Pharmaceutical Product Development is one of the leading global contract research organization providing discovery and development services, market development expertise and compound partnering programs. Its clients and partners include pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, academic and government organizations. The company has offices in nearly 30 countries and more than 8,000 professionals throughout the world. Pharmaceutical Product Development applies innovative technologies, therapeutic expertise and a commitment to quality to help its clients and partners maximize returns on their research and design investments and accelerate the delivery of safe and effective therapeutics to patients. Pharmaceutical Product Development is headquartered in Wilmington, N.C.