PPD Opens New Office in Beijing

PPD, Inc. has consolidated its clinical development operations in Beijing, China, into a new, larger office to support its growth in the region. The new location better equips the company to provide a full range of clinical research and development services in China.

Last year, the company expanded its Phase II-IV clinical development services in Asia Pacific and added more than 300 employees through its acquisition of Excel PharmaStudies. The new office combines PPD and Excel employees in one facility.

“The opening of our new office further demonstrates our commitment to investing in China, which continues to be an increasingly important, high-growth area for clinical research,” said Simon Britton, vice president of clinical development in Asia Pacific. “The new facility provides us a solid foundation for continued growth in this country and across Asia Pacific to meet the growing needs of our clients.”