Envision Pharma Group acquires OKRA.ai

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Envision Pharma Group has acquired OKRA.ai, a provider of artificial intelligence (AI) services for the pharmaceutical and life sciences industry.

“We are delighted to welcome OKRA.ai into the Envision family,” said Meg Heim, CEO, Envision Pharma Group. “The combination of Envision’s leading technology, capabilities, and solutions with OKRA.ai’s artificial intelligence expertise enables us to strengthen our offerings to clients across the product life cycle, but more importantly support patients in their journey to health and wellness.” 

Dr Loubna Bouarfa, founder of OKRA.ai, will be joining Envision as a member of its Executive Leadership Team. Recently, Dr Bouarfa won the Deloitte Fast 50 Women in Leadership Award and Forbes 50 Top Women in Tech. 

Dr Bouarfa added: “Today is a redefining moment for OKRA.ai. As part of Envision Pharma Group, we can accelerate our work to bring AI to the heart of decision-making across the life sciences industry. Our success will not only bring commercial benefit to clients, but lead to improved patient outcomes across the globe.” 

Based in the UK and Netherlands, OKRA.ai employs around 30 members of staff. The acquisition will bring the total number of Envision Pharma Group employees to 1400+ people over four continents.

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