William J. Sharbaugh has been named chief operating officer, PPD, effective May 31. Mr. Sharbaugh joins the company from Bristol-Myers Squibb, where he most recently served as vice president, global development operations, responsible for strategic direction for clinical operations in 55 countries. In this position he provided operational leadership for global clinical operations, data management, patient recruitment and retention, contracting and outsourcing management, clinical supply operatio...