Our Mission
Velocity’s mission is to bring innovative medical treatments to patients. We are committed to making clinical trials succeed by generating high quality data from as many patients as possible, as quickly as possible while providing exemplary patient care at every step.
Our Values


Doing the right thing
We seek to act with compassion, be kind to each other, be useful and remain authentic

Efficiency
We seek to accomplish more by doing less, improving our productivity by working smarter.

Passion
We do amazing things because our goals are fueled by passion

Innovative
We endeavor to keep our brains sharp by thinking differently, looking to solve problems in ways we have not seen before. We approach "crazy" with respect and a fresh perspective.

Integrity
Doing the right thing always, with a moral compass that doesn't waver.

Progressive
We believe in change and progress, open to new ways of doing things, both in our work and in our lives.

Quality
We are committed to the pursuit of excellence, striving to be the best we can and surpassing our competitors

Reliability
On time, On budget. We are committed being dependable and trustworthy to all our clients, colleagues and stakeholders.

Trust
Our reliance on each other is driven by our deep confidence in each other.
Our History
Velocity Clinical Research, headquartered in Durham, NC, is a wholly owned research site organization focused on patient engagement, quality, scalability and therapeutic breadth. Founded in 2017, Velocity now comprises 14 research sites, geographically dispersed across the United States. Collectively, our sites have been focusing on clinical study trials for over 225 years with more than 4600 successfully completed studies.
The Velocity model represents a new approach to site management. By owning and operating all sites directly, we offer consistent and highly efficient patient recruitment and engagement, and integrated study processes and systems.
Our entire organization focuses on several key principles:
- Volume and breadth of therapeutic capability
- Quality experience for both sponsor and patients
- Consistency and scalability
- Expedited start-up and rapid patient enrollment
- Single point of contact for study finances and issue resolution
Executive Team
Experienced Leadership Makes a Difference
Jamie Wilkerson, CPA, CGMA
Chief Financial Officer
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Jeffrey Jensen
Senior Vice President, Corporate Development
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Melissa Holbrook, MSN, NP
Vice President, Operations
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Craig M. Koch
Vice President, Business Development
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