PPD Laboratory Services
Comprehensive laboratory services that help drive drug development programs forward
Pharmaceutical and biotech companies strive to make faster and more informed decisions about their compounds to accelerate the delivery of life-changing therapies without compromising safety and efficacy. This need is present with companies developing small molecules, biologics, vaccines and cell and gene therapies. PPD™ Laboratory services support pharmaceutical development for companies of any size. Leveraging our extensive capabilities and scientific expertise, we deliver outstanding project management and provide high-quality data that meet regulatory requirements.
Our global network of laboratories combines a dynamic, innovative approach with award-winning technologies to accelerate clinical trial performance and regulatory success.
Helping deliver life-changing therapies to patients in need through laboratory services
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Central Lab
A broad range of central lab solutions with an award-winning drug development database. We offer globally standardized clinical testing and centralized data visibility.
GMP Lab
High-quality analytical services for small molecules and biologics, including API, drug product, inhaled drugs and medical devices, for all phases of drug development.
Bioanalytical Lab
Highly specialized lab supporting drug and biologics development across all phases. Advance your project with our high-quality bioanalysis services and leading-edge instrumentation.
Vaccine Sciences Lab
Award-winning vaccine sciences lab with expertise in complex and multiplex cell-based, functional, serological and molecular assays. We help drive your vaccine programs at any development stage from pre-clinical through post-approval.
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Biomarker Capabilities
Comprehensive biomarker capabilities with flow cytometry, ligand binding, LC-MS and molecular/genomics. Take advantage of our customized biomarker strategy per project, including ancillary services such as a biorepository; sample, data and project management; logistics and kitting.
PPD Laboratory Services in China
Multi-functional lab that provides global expertise with local operations. Advance your clinical trial with our high-quality data for bioanalytical, vaccine sciences and central lab services.
PPD Laboratory Services FSP
Industry-leading lab experience for our customers’ projects, no matter where or when they need it.
Our innovative approach
Our award-winning Preclarus™ lab solutions centralize and integrate data across our labs to guide, accelerate and advance your development efforts. Preclarus is more than just a suite of databases, portals and dashboards — it is an invaluable resource to optimize your study while ensuring quality.
- Access to real-time, study-wide data 24/7 for our labs, clinical sites and your project teams
- Up to 80% reduction in queries per visit with the Preclarus investigator site portal
- Sample visibility and complete chain of custody starting at the time of collection
Our labs leverage the latest automation technology to increase sample throughput and data quality, enabling us to scale efficiently and effectively. We rely on our extensive analytical capabilities and data solutions that span a wide range of modalities and a robust suite of knowledge to accelerate and advance your development efforts.
Pharmaceutical development projects in the past five years
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Our integrated laboratories
PPD Laboratory services support clinical trials on global, national, regional and local levels. Our ongoing growth initiatives in all locations focus on continually expanding our worldwide footprint to support your needs.
Our laboratory network spans bioanalytical, biomarker, GMP, vaccine sciences and central labs to provide integrated support for clinical trials.
Our built-in integration across laboratories helps ensure a seamless transition of technologies and assays and increases clinical trial and drug development efficiency.
People-driven solutions
PPD Laboratory services keep people at the heart of everything we do by investing in our staff, fostering strong relationships with our customers and driving initiatives to benefit patients. We were the first contract lab to offer alternative resource solutions for our clients’ evolving needs, customizing solutions to fit the specific requirements of each project.
- Acting as an extension to your team, our flexible delivery models adapt to your specific needs and strategic goals. We actively collaborate and consult to build on the approaches you prefer and co-create the ideal solutions aligned with your goals.
- We prioritize developing staff knowledge and skill sets, resulting in a highly experienced workforce with deep expertise in laboratory services for pharmaceutical development.
- Our proactive, dynamic approach to lab services and pharmaceutical development helps us anticipate challenges and stay at the forefront of industry trends.
We lead the industry with an extensive network of laboratories, flexible partnership models and a forward-thinking approach to transform your laboratory strategy and advance your development program. We help simplify the clinical trial process; provide ample laboratory facilities, scientific expertise and staffing to advance your clinical development; and help ensure speed to market.
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