25 Years of Advancing Drug Development

From its beginnings in 1985 as a one-person consulting firm in Maryland to its position today as one of the world's leading contract research organizations (CRO), PPD has offices in 44 countries and more than 11,000 professionals worldwide. Four themes drive PPD's success: engaged employees, medical and scientific expertise, quality execution and global reach.

Now celebrating 25 Years of Advancing Drug Development, PPD applies its therapeutic expertise and commitment to quality to help clients and partners accelerate the delivery of safe and effective therapeutics and maximize the returns on their R&D investments.















VISION

To be the global leader in our industry based on consistent quality and execution, exceptional customer-aligned service and constant innovation.