Drug Development Services Singapore
At Covance, Singapore houses our regional headquarters with local expertise overseeing high-quality clinical operations as well as food solutions services. From early development to commercialization, we offer a range of flexible solutions to move your project forward.
Delivering Local and Global Expertise in Singapore.
Faster recruitment with access to investigators and patients in more than 100 countries worldwide
Selected as the preferred provider for 15 of the top 20 global food companies
Consistent, high quality data through global SOPs, platforms and standards across central laboratories

Solutions for your unique needs.
As your partner, we leverage our experience to share unique perspectives and ultimately deliver your quality results. Learn more about how we can work together and advance your innovation. Some of our local solutions include:
- Clinical Testing - Central Laboratory Services: Trust in the experience of the Singapore central lab to deliver consistent, quality data and on-time data transfers for faster submissions. Operating since 2000, we offer one of the biggest central laboratories in the world, serving 16 countries in the Asia Pacific region.
- Core Laboratory Testing services:
- Genomics Services
- Special Chemistry
- Immunochemistry
- Hematology
- Flow Cytometry
- Specimen Management and Biorepository
- Safety Testing
- Anatomic Pathology
- Biomarker Services
- Scientific Consultation
- Data Management
- Project Management
- Investigator Site Support
- Global Logistics
- Core Laboratory Testing services:
- Clinical Trial Support: Improve operational efficiencies and accelerate your timeline with our streamlined start-up process.
- Early Clinical/Phase IIa
- Phase IIb/III
- Xcellerate ® Clinical Trial Optimization®
- Clinical Trial Management
- Xcellerate® Monitoring
- Drug Safety
- Functional Service Provider
- Life Cycle Management
- Clinical Data Analysis and Reporting
- Regulatory
- Food, Supplements and Agriculture Biotech Services: Established in 2007, our Nutritional Chemistry and Food Safety laboratory in Singapore utilizes AOAC INTERNATIONAL methods and ensures high-quality data through ISO 17025 accreditation. Get access to a wide range of services and build in new efficiencies to your project by partnering with Covance.
- Nutritional chemistry
- Microbiology
- Contaminants
- Raw/Ingredients
- Stability and shelf life
- Containers/Enclosures
- Method development
- Service labeling
- HACCP training
- Count on our vast experience to meet your specific needs and requirements. We offer comprehensive solutions in a variety of industries:
- Food
- Dietary Supplements
- Infant Formulas
- Agriculture Biotech
- Restaurant
- Pet Food
In addition to our local services, we also have development solutions in neighboring areas within the Asia Pacific region:
- Nonclinical Development: Leverage our dedicated expertise and operations across the region to deliver unique perspectives on your development program. Our CFDA GLP certified facility in Shanghai, China features a number of accreditations to fulfill global quality standards (FDA, OECD, etc.). Specific solutions for small molecules and biologics are available to reduce costs and gain efficiencies for your project.
Local expertise to advance your project.
Together, our network of scientific experts can meet your global requirements in any phase of drug development. We rely on past experience to provide insights and help you reach decision points faster.
- Project management: Meet your study milestones with the support of our project management team, skilled at fulfilling unique study requirements and handling complexity.
- Regulatory support: Rely on our regional expertise and talented staff to help you navigate submissions and ultimately accelerate your timelines.
Why global companies consider a partnership in Singapore.
Regarded as a globally-connected hub for the Asia Pacific region, Singapore is known for attracting business based on its respect for intellectual property, driven workforce and expectations for integrity and quality. Consider other key benefits of working in Singapore:
- Strategic location: The central position and robust global transport system make Singapore ideal for easily shipping and receiving samples to and from both emerging Asian markets and established global locations.
- Established infrastructure: As well-matured country, Singapore has an established network of hospital and research centers to support a variety of trials.
- Favorable regulatory timelines: Singapore’s relatively easy custom clearance and a stable regulatory environment allows for one of the fastest ethics approval timelines in the world.
Global capabilities, locally available to you.
With our unique combination of regional knowledge and global experience, we’re ready to work together and explore what’s possible. Learn more about how we can deliver your results.
Sales/General Enquiries:
+65 6568 6588
Food, supplements and agriculture biotech: +65 6568 6759
Covance (Asia) Pte Ltd
1 International Business Park
#01-01 The Synergy
Singapore 609917
Food, supplements and agriculture biotech services:
Covance (Asia) PPE LTD
No 1 International Business Park
#05-13 The Synergy
Singapore 609917