PPD Opens Offices in the Philippines and India

PPD has announced the opening of offices in Manila, Philippines, and Bangalore, India. The company is expanding its Phase II-IV clinical development services in response to growing client demand in Asia Pacific. The company will provide clinical management services in key therapeutic areas from both locations.

"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 the company’s Melbourne, Australia, office.

Denzel Benjamin, director of clinical management in the 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."