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Good place to get started, not to stay for the long run - Research Scientist PPD Employee Review

4.0
26 Nov 2014
Recommend
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Pros

There is a great work-life balance, work schedule is flexible and is a great place to get CRO experience. You get exposed to a wide range of research problems and bioanalytical methods ans procedures. Great company culture

Cons

Very few promotional opportunities and compensation is below market rate. Salary employes are expected to put over 50+ hours of work a week. Almost no opportunities of continued education. There is a significant rotation of personal in junior positions and the senior leadership have been there for ever without much interest to help you advance in your career.

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5.0
10 Dec 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Great company, awesome people, and line managers.

Cons

No complaints at this point.

2.0
16 Jun 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Provided health insurance. Good coworkers Good exposure to team at client site If you have a good technical lead, the job can be great!

Cons

You have 2 bosses (Technical lead from Client Site) and your PPD boss. PPD Boss does not know what is going on If you have a bad technical lead, your life can be miserable. Pay is low No protection from abusive technical lead (coworkers on same team can have a drastically different experience)

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