About us

Penta ID Innovation is a site management organisation relying on a unique network of high performing clinical sites in Europe and around the globe.

Stemmed from the Penta network specialised in paediatric Infectious Diseases, Penta ID Innovation aims at reducing the gap between industry and academia to deliver high-level consultancy services and guarantee well-performing trial recruitment to the pharmaceutical industry.

EnprEMA Tier 1 Paediatric Clinical Trial Network

Our Mission

“We want to accelerate the research that makes a difference to children’s health”

What we do

From tailor-made consultancy on study protocol design to its full implementation.
We provide the paediatric clinical expertise needed to make a study successful.

Protocol Development

We provide specialized expertise (clinical, pharmacological, regulatory, statistical) in order to maximize study feasibility and guarantee a clinician-friendly approach that facilitates recruitment.

PIP/PSP

Preparation of Paediatric Investigational Plans (PIPs) for the European Medicines Agency (EMA) and of Paediatric Study Plans (PSPs) for the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

Clinical Trial

Implementation of all the phases of a clinical trial on behalf of the sponsor including preliminary activities for study activation as well as ethics and administrative approvals, qualification visits for the activation of testing centers, meetings with researchers and training of personnel involved in the study.

SMO

Management of a unique global network of clinical sites with expertise in GCP compliant clinical trials in neonates and children.

Sponsor Support

We support the sponsor in all interactions and negotiations with Competent Authorities and relevant Agencies.

Clinical Study Design

We develop study designs relying on strong paediatric clinical expertise and tapping, when needed, on a pool of PK experts.

Pre Clinical Clinical Trials
Phase 1 Clinical Trials
Phase 2 Clinical Trials
Phase 3 Drug Submission Licensing Post Marketing Studies Drug Utilization Studies Registries

Feasibility

Site Identification

Access to patients and families

Expertise in trial delivery

Service user involvement

Our Core Team

Alessandra Nardone Quality Assurance Manager

Alessandra Nardone

Quality Assurance Manager

Luigi Comacchio CEO

Luigi Comacchio

CEO

Nigel Klein Chief Scientific Officer

Nigel Klein

Chief Scientific Officer

Pablo Rojo Conejo Medical Director

Pablo Rojo Conejo

Medical Director

Riccardo Melillo Verri Project Manager

Riccardo Melillo Verri

Project Manager

Tatiana Munera Huertas Trial Operation Manager

Tatiana Munera Huertas

Trial Operation Manager

Our Vision

“A world where industry and academic collaboration delivers breakthroughs that improve the lives of children”

Explore the Penta ID Network

In Europe PENTA-ID is the only network of clinical sites specialized in paediatric infectious diseases recognized by the European Network of Paediatric Research at the European Medicines Agency (EnprEMA).

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30

Countries

110

Clinical Site

29

Years Experience

20

Multi-Country Clinical Trial

8800

Paediatric Beds

467

Principal Investigators

243

Paediatric & Neonatal Units

104

Intensive Care Units

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Careers

Operating globally Penta ID Innovation is driven by a mission to accelerate, innovate and improve the research that makes the difference to children’s health. Our growing team brings a long history of drug development experience, effective company leadership and spirited collaboration. As we expand, we continue to welcome passionate and talented individuals who share our desire to create a world where industry and academic collaboration delivers breakthroughs that improve the lives of children. Penta ID Innovation offers a rewarding work environment that fosters innovation. We invite you to explore our career opportunities. If you don’t find a perfect job match on our website, but think Penta ID Innovation may be the right place for you, please submit your resume to info@pentaidinnovation.com