The Association of Clinical Research Organizations (ACRO), a representative of the global clinical outsourcing industry to regulators, biopharmaceutical clients, policy makers and the public, has elected William Sharbaugh, chief operating officer of PPD, Inc., as chair for 2010 and Joe Herring, chairman and chief executive officer of Covance, as chair-elect. Mr. Sharbaugh joined PPD in 2007 after spending more than 16 years in the pharmaceutical industry, including senior management positions...