PPD Opens Offices in Philippines and India

PPD, Inc. has opened its offices in Manila, Philippines, and Bangalore, India, expanding its Phase II-IV development services in the Asia Pacific region. The company will provide clinical management services in key therapeutic areas from both locations.

The company also recently expanded in this region through its acquisitions of Excel, one of the largest CROs in China, and BioDuro, a drug discovery outsourcing company.

“With 90 million people living in the Philippines and more than 20 million in Manila, there is enthusiasm for local expansion and involvement in clinical trials,” said Lesley Gerrard, director of clinical management in PPD’s Melbourne, Australia, office. “The recent opening of the Manila office demonstrates PPD’s commitment to the growth and development of emerging markets in Southeast Asia and to further exploration of the opportunities that exist within this region.”

Denzel Benjamin, director of clinical management in PPD’s Bangalore office, added, “India is expected to conduct nearly five percent of global trials by 2010, and the opening of our Bangalore office advances our plans for expansion in India. This office provides us easy access to all of our sites across south India, which means cost savings for our clients and greater efficiencies for PPD.”