People are METRICS RESEARCH's greatest asset. METRICS RESEARCH carefully selects employees and provides intensive training to ensure that they meet and exceed industry standards of service in clinical research. METRICS RESEARCH is organizationally structured in order to allow for a matrix system of reporting that maximizes work efficiency.

METRICS RESEARCH is able to effectively conduct clinical research in different environments by employing individuals indigenous to each area. Equipped with knowledge of the local languages, customs and regulatory requirements, METRICS RESEARCH's local personnel provide an extra level of service to sites that non-locals are unable to contribute. The clinical team members are qualified with a university degree and a medical/ clinical/pharmacy background. They are trained in current Good Clinical Practices and other applicable standards that relate to their operational functions.

METRICS RESEARCH recognizes that to consistently deliver high quality services on time, each employee must have a fundamental understanding of METRICS RESEARCH's philosophy and processes. METRICS RESEARCH ensures this consistency by training each employee in-house, regardless of any previous experience, and partners’ new employees with more senior personnel. Each METRICS RESEARCH employee is trained in the same basic principles of adding bona fide value to the customer, on which METRICS RESEARCH was founded.
Systems, policies and procedures are the cornerstones of METRICS RESEARCH' strategy for maintaining an edge over the competition. METRICS RESEARCH' comprehensive Standard Operating Policies and Procedures are based on ICH-GCP guidelines and aim to equip each staff member to perform project functions in accordance with best practices.

Profile of the Chief Executive:

Name: M. Khurram Zaki Khan

• Microbiologist by Profession
• Completed Masters from University of Karachi and Post Graduate Diploma in Bacteriology form Victoria University Manchester UK
• More than 14 years of Research Experience out of which 8 Years of Clinical Research Experience with Eli Lilly as Clinical Research Manager
• Conducted > 20 Phase II to Phase IV studies all over Pakistan in the fields of Oncology, Endocrinology, Neuroscience, Osteoporosis and Infectious Diseases
• Trained personnel on Clinical Research Techniques and Processes in Indonesia and UK.

Recognitions/ Awards:

• Lilly Research Laboratories President’s Recognition Award For Unique Contributions to the Success of the Global R&D Community, given by Lilly Corporate Office.
• Going for the Top Award for Leading the Medical Department towards Excellent Business Partnering, given by Regional Office Lilly Singapore.
• Ceclor Product Team Appreciation Award by Regional Office Lilly Singapore.

Memberships/ Affiliations:

• Member World Health Organization-Ministry of Health Pakistan Committee for Development of National Good Clinical Practice Guidelines (GCP & Adverse Drug Reaction) & Guidelines for Rational Use of Drug.
• Correspondent of Pakistan for CRAdvisor (Published from Surrey, U.K)
• Founder Member Alumni of Pakistan for Victoria University, Manchester, UK
• Member of British Alumni, Sindh/Baluchistan Chapter
• Associate member of Institute of Medical and Laboratory Sciences, U.K.

Publications:

• Author in 6 local and 3 International Papers
• Written two chapters on Bacterial Toxins for Allama Iqbal Open University Microbiology Book (in Urdu)