PPD Honored for Employee Development Programs that Deliver Results for Customers - Seite 2

Rita Bragadesto, PPD principal learning specialist, also was named a 2020 Top 5 Emerging Training Leader by Training magazine. The honor recognizes training professionals who have been in the industry for two to 10 years and have demonstrated exceptional leadership skills, business savvy and training instincts. Bragadesto received her award at Training’s virtual ceremony on Feb. 8.

About PPD

PPD is a leading global contract research organization providing comprehensive, integrated drug development, laboratory and lifecycle management services. Our customers include pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, academic and government organizations. With offices in 46 countries and more than 26,000 professionals worldwide, PPD applies innovative technologies, therapeutic expertise and a firm commitment to quality to help customers bend the cost and time curve of drug development and optimize value in delivering life-changing therapies to improve health. For more information, visit www.ppd.com.

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