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PPD
AddedFeb 13, 2024
UpdatedJun 28, 2026
PPD

PPD

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PPD, Inc.: A global contract research organization offering drug discovery, development, and lab services.

HQ
Wilmington, NC, US
Founded
1985
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Founded in 1985, PPD, Inc. is a global contract research organization dedicated to accelerating drug discovery and development. With a mission to enhance health by delivering life-changing therapies, PPD offers comprehensive services including drug discovery, clinical development, lifecycle management, and laboratory services. The company primarily serves pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, and government organizations worldwide, focusing on making the drug development process faster and more efficient.

PPD has garnered significant attention from notable investors and industry leaders. The organization has achieved numerous milestones, including successful partnerships with leading pharmaceutical companies and contributions to groundbreaking medical research. PPD's impact is evident in its role in bringing innovative therapies to market, ultimately improving patient outcomes and advancing global health.

PPD - Quick Facts

When was PPD founded?

PPD was founded in 1985.

Where is PPD's headquarters located?

PPD's headquarters is located in Wilmington, NC, US.

PPD - Classification

Industry
  • Professional Service Companies
Ownership
  • Public
Technology
  • Biotech
Geographic Exposure
  • Global
Customer
  • Enterprise
Main Product
  • Drug Development
Tags
  • Consulting
  • CRO
NAICS
  • 540000Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
  • 541713Research and Development in Nanotechnology
  • 541000Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
  • 541700Scientific Research and Development Services
  • 541710Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences
SIC
  • 8700Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management, And Related Services
  • 8730Research, Development, And Testing Services
  • 8731Commercial Physical and Biological Research
ISIC
  • 7210Research and experimental development on natural sciences and engineering
Show 32 more industry codes
NAICS
  • 320000Manufacturing
  • 325400Pharmaceutical and Medicine Manufacturing
  • 424000Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods
  • 424200Drugs and Druggists' Sundries Merchant Wholesalers
  • 424210Drugs and Druggists' Sundries Merchant Wholesalers
  • 541714Research and Development in Biotechnology (except Nanobiotechnology)
  • 610000Educational Services
  • 611300Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
  • 611310Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
  • 420000Wholesale Trade
  • 620000Health Care and Social Assistance
  • 325000Chemical Manufacturing
  • 611000Educational Services
  • 623000Nursing and Residential Care Facilities
  • 325410Pharmaceutical and Medicine Manufacturing
  • 325412Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing
  • 541715Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
SIC
  • 5100Wholesale trade--nondurable goods
  • 5120Drugs, Drug Proprietaries, And Druggists' Sundries
  • 5122Drugs, Drug Proprietaries, and Druggists' Sundries
  • 8220Colleges, Universities, Professional Schools, And Junior Colleges
  • 8221Colleges, Universities, And Professional Schools
  • 2800Chemicals And Allied Products
  • 6000Depository Institutions
  • 8000Health Services
  • 8200Educational Services
  • 2830Drugs
  • 8040Offices And Clinics Of Other Health Practitioners
  • 8290Schools And Educational Services, Not Elsewhere Classified
  • 2834Pharmaceutical Preparations
  • 8049Offices And Clinics Of Health Practitioners, Not Elsewhere Classified
ISIC
  • 4649Wholesale of other household goods