PPD Inc. was named the Clinical Research Company of the Year for winning multiple awards at the PharmaTimes Clinical Researcher of the Year competitions, according to a news release.

The honor was presented at the PharmaTimes International Clinical Researcher of the Year 2020 virtual awards ceremony, stated the release.

In addition, the firm's clinical researchers won gold and bronze in both the Clinical Research Associate (CRA) and the Aspiring CRA awards, as well as gold and silver awards in the In-House CRA category and silver awards in the Team Leader and Start Up of the Year-Singles categories, stated the release.

PPD was also recognized at the PharmaTimes Clinical Researcher of the Year 2020-The Americas online awards program, with a gold award in the Experienced CRA and the New CRA categories. It also earned a silver award for Strategic Partnership Team of the Year.

“Our clinical researchers displayed the utmost professionalism and competence in achieving this outstanding recognition from industry peers,” said Amber Lee, senior vice president of clinical operations for PPD, in the release. “We congratulate them on their accomplishments and recognize the talent, drive and dedication our clinical researchers bring to our clients and their research programs, which played a significant role in PPD being named the international clinical research company of the year.”