MORRISVILLE – TrialCard, a provider of technology services related to patient access, adherence and “engagement solutions,” is going to be adding some 500 jobs at its Morrisville patient contact operation.

The company announced the new hires Monday, citing the jobs are coming after it landed a contract with a “leading pharmaceutical manufacturer.” The jobs will be added by January 2019.

Some 600 people already work at the Triangle center.

The name of the new client was not disclosed.

TrialCard also is in the processing of completing a new 60,000 square foot center which is set to open on Aug. 13.

“We’re very excited to contribute to the expansion taking place in the Triangle,” said Mark Bouck, CEO of TrialCard, innthe announcement

“I am particularly proud of the TrialCard employees who work so hard to help patients obtain and remain on their prescribed medications.”