About URG
Advancing medicine through ethical, efficient research.
United Research Group is a modern, collaborative Site Management Organization built to elevate how clinical trials are run across the United States.
Our mission
To advance clinical research through strong partnerships, operational excellence, innovation, and an unwavering commitment to patient safety and research integrity.
We partner with Principal Investigators, physicians, clinical research sites, pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, CROs, and study sponsors. Together, we turn promising science into high-quality trials — and high-quality trials into new therapies for patients.
United Research Group is a clinical research site management organization headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina, supporting clinical research operations, investigator partnerships, and site management services.
Collective experience
Research experience across our team.
Our team brings more than 20 years of collective clinical research industry experience across multiple therapeutic areas, supported by investigators with diverse clinical and research backgrounds.
20+
Years of Collective Clinical Research Industry Experience
12+
Investigators with Diverse Experience
50+
Clinical Trials Conducted Across Our Team
16,000+
Patients Enrolled in Studies Across Our Team
Our collective expertise
Experienced Investigators, Specialists, and Research Staff
United Research Group brings together clinical research professionals and investigators with experience across a broad range of therapeutic areas, patient populations, and clinical study designs. Our approach emphasizes coordinated site operations, investigator collaboration, and quality-focused clinical research support.
Therapeutic Expertise
- Oncology and Hematology
- Neuroscience and CNS Disorders
- Cardiovascular and Metabolic Disorders
- Respiratory, Infectious Disease and Immunology
- Women's Health and Endocrinology
- Dermatology and Ophthalmology
- Biologics, Devices and Specialized Research
Patient Populations
- Adult and geriatric populations
- Pediatric and adolescent populations
- Women's health populations
- Patients with chronic medical conditions
- Specialty disease populations
Specialized Research Experience
- Phase I–IV clinical trials
- Interventional clinical research
- Observational research
- Medical device studies
- In vitro diagnostic research
- Biologics and biosimilars
- Decentralized and hybrid clinical research experience
These are areas of collective research experience, not guaranteed patient access or recruitment capabilities. Experience varies by investigator and site; not every investigator or site has experience in every listed area.
Explore therapeutic expertiseWhat guides us
Our values
Patient Safety
An unwavering commitment to the wellbeing of every participant.
Research Integrity
Ethical conduct and GCP compliance in every decision we make.
Strong Partnerships
Collaborative relationships with investigators, sponsors, and CROs.
Innovation
Modern tools and coordinated processes designed to support efficient, high-quality clinical trial operations.
Our communities
Elevating our communities with every research experience.
We bring research opportunities closer to the people and neighborhoods they are meant to serve.