WILMINGTON, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Pharmaceutical Product Development, LLC (PPD) today announced it has been recognized for excellence in clinical research by pharmaceutical and biotechnology executives surveyed for Life Science Leader magazine’s 2017 CRO Leadership Awards.
PPD earned high honors in all of the five distinct categories: capabilities, compatibility, expertise, quality and reliability. The results are based on survey responses from biopharmaceutical industry leaders responsible for making or influencing decisions to collaborate with contract research organizations (CROs) on clinical development programs.
PPD’s comprehensive offerings range from integrated early development through post-market services and PPD® Laboratories, offering the most comprehensive lab services available in the industry.
“PPD is committed to accelerating the generation of evidence necessary for our customers to bring life-changing therapies to society,” said David Simmons, chairman and CEO of PPD. “Pharmaceutical and biotechnology clients can rely on our expertise and tailored, quality-first services across Phase I-IV and post-approval research, with integrated and comprehensive laboratory services and industry leadership in site and patient relationships. Our strategically expanded service offerings help ensure our clients’ evolving needs are met with precision and high quality across the drug development continuum.”
The survey for the 2017 CRO Leadership Awards, which encompassed 27 performance metrics, was conducted by Industry Standard Research, a full-service pharmaceutical market research firm, to help Life Science Leader assess the performance of CROs.
About PPD
PPD is a leading global contract research organization providing comprehensive, integrated drug development, laboratory and lifecycle management services. Our clients and partners include pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, academic and government organizations. With offices in 47 countries and more than 19,000 professionals worldwide, PPD applies innovative technologies, therapeutic expertise and a firm commitment to quality to help clients and partners bend the cost and time curve of drug development to deliver life-changing therapies that improve health. For more information, visit www.ppdi.com.
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