PPD, Inc.

PPD, Inc.
Company typeSubsidiary
IndustryContract research organizations
Pharmaceutical
Biotechnology
Founded1985
HeadquartersWaltham, Massachusetts, United States
Key people
See Senior Leadership Team page of the PPD Website
ProductsContract clinical research for pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, academic and government organizations; services include drug development, laboratory and lifecycle management.
Revenue $4.7 Billion (2020)
Number of employees
40,000+ (2023)
ParentThermo Fisher Scientific
Websitehttps://www.ppd.com

Pharmaceutical Product Development (PPD) is a global contract research organization (CRO) providing comprehensive, integrated drug development, laboratory and lifecycle management services. In December 2021, PPD became a wholly owned subsidiary of Thermo Fisher Scientific.