Rudy Howard has been named senior vice president and chief financial officer, MDSPS. Mr. Howard has experience as a senior financial executive in the pharmaceutical and CRO industry sectors, including six years as chief financial officer at Pharmaceutical Product Development, Inc. (PPD). He joins the company from his private consulting practice where he offered business and financial consulting services, including merger and acquisition services, for a variety of industries, including pharmaceutical and biotechnology .

"We are delighted to add someone with Rudy's breadth and depth of skills and expertise to our leadership team," said MDSPS president David Spaight. "His impressive portfolio of financial, business development and change management capabilities in the pharmaceutical and contract research industries makes him an excellent choice to lead the finance organization at this time."