HGI Clinical / Billy Howell Acquire Proxima Clinical Research
November 6, 2025
Proxima Clinical Research, a Houston-based MedTech-focused contract research organization (CRO), has been acquired in a change of ownership led by Billy Howell with close ties to HGI Clinical. Eric Ross was appointed CEO following the transaction; the buyer intends to integrate Proxima with HGI Clinical to create a stronger MedTech/biotech CRO platform.
- Buyers
- Billy Howell, HGI Clinical
- Targets
- Proxima Clinical Research
- Platforms
- HGI Clinical
- Industry
- Healthcare Services
- Location
- Texas, United States
- Transaction Type
- Addon
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