PPD, Inc.: PPD to Expand GMP Lab in Ireland to Enhance Biopharmaceutical Testing Capabilities
Adding cell and gene therapy capabilities to support growing customer need
PPD, Inc. (Nasdaq: PPD), a leading global contract research organization, is expanding its Athlone, Ireland, GMP (good manufacturing practices) laboratory, significantly increasing the size of its current facility and adding cell and gene therapy testing to the operation s portfolio of services.
The expansion enhances PPD s ability to deliver global scientific and technical expertise to meet growing customer demand in Europe, the Middle East and Africa, and the Asia-Pacific region. By offering these services at its Athlone operation, PPD can provide clients in these locations with the same services already available in the U.S. through its Middleton, Wisconsin, GMP lab.
180 new jobs for ‘highly skilled scientists’ to arrive in Athlone
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Contract research company PPD is expanding its operations in the Midlands and will be hiring for science professionals over the next three years.
Global contract research company PPD is set to expand its operations in Athlone, Co Westmeath, where it has a good manufacturing practices (GMP) laboratory. It will increase the size of its current facility in the region and add cell and gene therapies to its portfolio, creating 180 new scientist jobs over the next three years.
PPD’s services span integrated drug development and laboratory and life cycle management. It has offices in 47 countries where it caters to companies in pharma, biotechnology, medical devices, academia and governments.
WILMINGTON, N.C. (BUSINESS WIRE) Apr 28, 2021
PPD, Inc. (Nasdaq: PPD ), a leading global contract research organization, is expanding its Athlone, Ireland, GMP (good manufacturing practices) laboratory, significantly increasing the size of its current facility and adding cell and gene therapy testing to the operationâs portfolio of services.
The expansion enhances PPDâs ability to deliver global scientific and technical expertise to meet growing customer demand in Europe, the Middle East and Africa, and the Asia-Pacific region. By offering these services at its Athlone operation, PPD can provide clients in these locations with the same services already available in the U.S. through its Middleton, Wisconsin, GMP lab.