Is PPD a good company to work for as a Clinical Research Associate?

Clinical Research Associate professionals working at PPD have rated their employer with 4.1 out of 5 stars in 84 Glassdoor reviews. This is a higher than average score with the overall rating of PPD employees being 3.9 out of 5 stars. Search open Clinical Research Associate Jobs at PPD now and start preparing for your job interview by browsing frequently asked Clinical Research Associate interview questions at PPD .

Does PPD pay Clinical Research Associate employees well?

Clinical Research Associate professionals rate their compensation and benefits at PPD with 3.8 out of 5 stars based on 84 anonymously submitted employee reviews. This is 8.2% better than the company average rating for salary and benefits. Find out more about Clinical Research Associate salaries at PPD.

What are the top reviewed jobs at PPD?

Scientist (175) , Associate Scientist (161) , Assistant Scientist (139) , Clinical Research Associate (97) , Senior CRA (91) , Clinical Trial Coordinator (73) , Senior Scientist (73) , Project Manager (68) , Project Assistant (63) , CRA (50) , Medical Information Specialist (50) , Senior Clinical Research Associate (39) , Clinical Team Manager (35) , Safety Specialist (34) , CRA II (33)

What are the pros of working at PPD according to real employee reviews?

"Benefits are good and stable" ((in 284 reviews)); "Work life balance is good and the job itself is easy." ((in 216 reviews)); "The people are great and really helpful" ((in 178 reviews)); "Provides good trainings and offers mentoring" ((in 122 reviews)); "Flexible work schedule, could work from home when necessary, room to move up" ((in 99 reviews))

What are the cons of working at PPD according to real employee reviews?

"The pay is low compared to industry standards and also based on the amount of work given." ((in 243 reviews)); "Over a decade of poor management has led to a bureaucratic and operational nightmare in my department." ((in 169 reviews)); "Upper management is terrible; there is very limited opportunity to growth; company and management team will do everything in their power to prevent promoting employees and handing out raises; overall team energy is poor" ((in 47 reviews)); "Heavy work load and weekends" ((in 41 reviews)); "Workload can be very high at times." ((in 35 reviews))

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PPD Clinical Research Associate reviews

4.1

88% would recommend to a friend

(84 total reviews)

Marc Casper

93% approve of CEO

80% positive business outlook

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4.3

Diversity & inclusion

4.2

Culture & values

4.2

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4.0

Work/Life balance

4.0

Senior management

3.8

Compensation and benefits

Associate Clinical Research Associate employees have rated PPD with 4.1 out of 5 stars, based on 84 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Associate Clinical Research Associate professionals have an excellent working experience there. PPD is rated in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) by Associate Clinical Research Associate professionals compared to other employers within the Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology industry (3.5 stars).

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4.0

Dec 1, 2022

CRA

Clinical research associate

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

Decent work life balance Good benefits

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A little underpaid Don’t get significant pay increases

5.0

Oct 20, 2022

Great experience

Clinical research associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Full support, career development, global network

Cons

Relocating issues due to EEC

5.0

Oct 19, 2022

Fantastic Company

Clinical research associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great leadership, great worklife balance, great co-workers

Cons

Traveling as a CRA can get to be a little draining at times, but PPD gives Unlimited PTO to their CRA's so if you take advantage of that, you're in good hands!

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