Six Join Company

COLUMBUS, Ohio–November 4, 2009– inVentiv Communications, a division of inVentiv Health [NASDAQ: VTIV], recently announced six new appointments to the company.

Jason Bostic has been named support specialist. Previously, he served as network administrator for the Public Library of Mount Vernon and Knox County. Before that, Bostic worked for Mount Vernon City School District as computer network technician. He holds a bachelor's degree from Franklin University.

Summer Cogar has been named accounting manager. Before joining inVentiv, she worked for Limited Brands as senior financial accountant. Previously, Cogar served as senior audit accountant for Schneider Downs & Company. She holds a bachelor's degree from Wright State University.

Claire Corbett has been named assistant media planner. Before joining inVentiv, Corbett served in internship positions with Irvin Public Relations and Engauge (formerly TenUnited). She holds a bachelor's degree from Ohio University.

Shepell Dunmore has been named payroll manager. Previously, she served as payroll manager for Influent, Inc. Before that, Dunmore worked for Kentrox as benefits manager. She holds a bachelor's degree from Franklin University.

Rhonda Griffin has been named accounts payable accountant. Prior to inVentiv, Griffin served as staff accountant for Commercial Vehicle Group. Previously, she worked for Refrigeration Systems Company as accounts payable accountant. Griffin holds a bachelor's degree from DeVry Institute of Technology.

Denise Gow has been named billing accountant. Prior to inVentiv, Gow worked for Strategic Insurance Software as financial accountant. Before that, she served as defined benefit analyst for Aon Consulting. Gow holds a bachelor's degree from Ohio University. About inVentiv Communications inVentiv Communications, a division of inVentiv Health, is a global group of specialized communication companies working together to provide customized marketing solutions to the health and wellness industry, including many of the world's top pharmaceutical companies. With offices around the globe, inVentiv Communications is one of the largest healthcare communications organizations in the world. About inVentiv Health inVentiv Health (NASDAQ: VTIV) is the leading provider of commercialization and complementary services to the healthcare industry globally. inVentiv delivers its customized clinical, sales, marketing and communications solutions through its four core business segments: inVentiv Clinical, inVentiv Communications, inVentiv Commercial and inVentiv Patient Outcomes. inVentiv Health's client roster is comprised of more than 350 leading pharmaceutical, biotech, life sciences and healthcare payor companies, including the top 20 global pharmaceutical manufacturers. For more information, visit www.inventivhealth.com<http://www.inventivhealth.com/>.

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks that may cause inVentiv Health's performance to differ materially. Such risks include, without limitation: changes in trends in the pharmaceutical industry or in pharmaceutical outsourcing; our ability to compete successfully with other services in the market; our ability to maintain large client contracts or to enter into new contracts; and, our ability to operate successfully in new lines of business. Readers of this press release are referred to documents filed from time to time by inVentiv Health, Inc. with the Securities and Exchange Commission for further discussion of these and other factors. # # #

For further information contact:  Kristina Shipp, inVentiv Communications  614-543-6234 or kshipp@inventivcommunications.com