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PPD
Founded by : Fred Eshelman, 1 January 1985
New Hanover County, United States
More than 250 employees
About the Company
PPD, Inc. is a global contract research organization that provides drug development services to the pharmaceutical and biotech industries. The company was founded in 1985 and is headquartered in Wilmington, North Carolina. PPD has more than 23,000 employees in over 47 countries and offers a wide range of services including clinical trial management, laboratory services, and post-approval services. In 2020, PPD was acquired by Thermo Fisher Scientific for $17.4 billion, making it the largest merger in the CRO industry. PPD has a strong reputation for its expertise in complex clinical trials and has been involved in the development of over 100 approved drugs.
Industry Type
According to the GICS (Global Industry Classification Standard) version of March 2023, PPD’s industry classification falls within the following categories:
- Sector: Health Care
- Industry group: Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences
- Industry: Life Sciences Tools & Services
- Sub-Industry: Life Sciences Tools & Services
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Company Address
929 North Front Street Wilmington, NC 28401-3331
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