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07-Dec-2021

PPD Named to ‘Best Workplaces in Greater China’ for Second Consecutive Year

WILMINGTON, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--PPD, Inc. (Nasdaq: PPD) was named one of the “Best Workplaces in Greater China 2021” by Great Place to Work® for successfully creating an inclusive workplace experience for employees.


PPD has more than 20 years of experience in the Asia-Pacific region, including providing a broad range of clinical development and laboratory services in Greater China. This is the second year PPD has received this recognition from Great Place to Work®, a global authority on high-trust, high-performance workplace cultures.

“We remain committed to providing a healthy and open work environment for our employees, and this award shows that we continue to be successful in our efforts for yet another year,” said Ding Ming, Ph.D., vice president and general manager of PPD’s China operations. “PPD’s reputation in Greater China is a direct reflection of our inclusive culture, robust employee relations and attractive benefits. We continue to raise the bar as a preferred employer in this competitive market, and we remain dedicated to cultivating a diverse work atmosphere to attract and recruit highly qualified candidates to deliver quality results for our customers.”

Great Place to Work® surveyed more than 150 companies in Mainland China, Hong Kong and Taiwan to assess employees' perceptions of leadership, organizational culture and trust. PPD was one of 61 companies named to the 2021 list.

PPD continues to expand in Asia-Pacific to serve local and global customers, with operations across the region. PPD provides a broad range of Phase I-IV services in Asia-Pacific, including clinical monitoring, project management, regulatory affairs, pharmacovigilance, data management and patient recruitment. Earlier this year, PPD opened its new multipurpose laboratory in Suzhou, China, to provide bioanalytical, biomarker and vaccine laboratory services to support Western and China-based pharmaceutical and biotech companies managing China research studies.

About PPD

PPD is a leading global contract research organization providing comprehensive, integrated drug development, laboratory and lifecycle management services. Our customers and partners include pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, academic and government organizations. With more than 30,000 professionals worldwide, PPD has conducted clinical trials in more than 100 countries to help customers deliver life-changing therapies to improve health. We apply innovative technologies, therapeutic expertise and a firm commitment to quality to bend the cost and time curve of drug development and optimize value. For more information, visit www.ppd.com.

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PPD Contacts
Media:
Nadine Maeser
+1 910 558 4779
media@ppd.com

Investors:
Tracy Krumme
+1 910 558 4186
investors@ppd.com

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Last Updated: 07-Dec-2021