Exhibit

Exhibit 23.1

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

We consent to the incorporation by reference in Registration Statement No. 333-235860 on Form S-8 of our report dated March 5, 2020 (May 21, 2020 as to Note 19), relating to the financial statements of PPD, Inc. appearing in this Current Report on Form 8-K dated May 21, 2020.

/s/ Deloitte & Touche LLP

Raleigh, North Carolina

May 21, 2020