Certara announced that it has appointed Gavin Nichols to the newly-created position of president of technology. Mr. Nichols will also serve as the head of Certara's Software Business Unit and be based in its Cary, North Carolina office. In his new position, Mr. Nichols will lead Certara's R&D, product management, and IT teams, and be responsible for the development and positioning of the company's biosimulation applications and informatics platforms across the life science spectrum from discovery through development to patient care.

Mr. Nichols has more than 25 years of experience in management consulting, strategic development and analysis, project management and thought leadership. Prior to his 10 years at Quintiles, Mr. Nichols worked for Unisys, Collaborex, and Cap Gemini, holding positions ranging from head of the Life Sciences Practice to EMEA general manager.