Wilmington-based PPD Inc. (Nasdaq: PPD) has been named one of the Best Workplaces in Asia by Great Place to Work, according to a news release.

PPD, a global contract research organization, has more than 20 years of experience in the Asia-Pacific region, including providing a broad range of clinical development and laboratory services in China, such as a recently opened multi-functional lab in Suzhou, stated the release. 

"The best-workplaces honor recognizes PPD’s China-based business, known in the China drug development and contracting research marketplace by the Mandarin name Bai Shi Yi," stated the release.

“We are honored to be recognized by Great Place to Work for the second time in less than a year,” said Ding Ming, vice president and general manager of PPD’s China operations, in the release. “This award further reinforces our strong reputation as a preferred employer in Greater China. We are committed to creating and maintaining a healthy and open environment for all employees, and we remain focused on recruiting highly qualified and engaging candidates and developing them continuously to serve our customers in China and around the world.”