MDS Pharma Services, a contract research organization, provides drug discovery and development solutions for pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries. Its drug development programs provide program and scientific consulting, project management, and program facilitation services. The company offers its services in various stages of the drug discovery and development process, such as lead optimization, pre-investigational new drug research, pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical development, early clinical research, bioanalysis, clinical development, and central lab. MDS Pharma Services also offers integrated cardiovascular safety assessment services, such as scientific expertise and resources, cardiovascular safety testing, and centralized electrocardiogram services. The company was founded in 1933 and is based in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania with additional offices in Beijing, China; Sevres, France; Milano, Italy; Hamburg, Germany; and Mississauga, Canada. MDS Pharma Services operates as a subsidiary of MDS, Inc.