The Avoca Group provides survey research, consulting services and training in the areas of clinical outsourcing, business development, strategic alliances and client service. Founded by industry veteran Patricia Leuchten in 1999, the company works exclusively in the healthcare industry and has a focus in relationship management. Avoca's clients include top five pharmaceutical companies and global contract research organizations as well as small companies seeking aggressive growth within the healthcare industry. Avoca helps its clients build, measure, and manage critical business relationships. Avoca uses proprietary methodologies and technologies to gain insight and keep projects efficient, on-track, and successful.