	Pharmaceutical Product Development, LLC (

 today announced a strategic partnership to facilitate delivery of ERT’s comprehensive solutions for patient safety and efficacy endpoint data collection to help biopharmaceutical clients conduct clinical trials in a more efficient and cost-effective manner.

	PPD and ERT will work closely throughout all areas of the 

 process to offer clients efficiencies through alignment of crucial aspects of service delivery, including budget and proposal development, 

	“ERT’s advanced technology in centralized cardiac safety, respiratory services and clinical outcome assessments (COA) complements PPD’s robust client offerings across our Phase I-IV clinical trials business,” said Paul Colvin, PPD’s executive vice president of clinical development. “ERT has an exemplary reputation in providing these services, and this partnership enhances PPD’s development capabilities across all therapeutic areas, with distinct advantages for respiratory, cardiovascular and late phase trials.”

	The agreement with ERT expands PPD's ability to provide high-quality, integrated resources spanning the 

 continuum – from early phase studies through 

 approval. PPD's operational expertise and global footprint offer ERT an opportunity to expand its reach and provide increased efficiencies in clinical trial deployment as it grows its strong customer base.

	“ERT is proud to partner with PPD, a global leader in clinical development,” said Jim Corrigan, president and chief executive officer of ERT. “PPD and ERT share a common vision of transforming drug development through the power of technology and clinical services. The combined expertise, experience and commitment to client success of ERT and PPD will help drive industry innovation and the development of new therapies.”

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Agreement expands innovative data collection offerings for biopharmaceutical clients