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3.9

79% would recommend to a friend

(3,828 total reviews)
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Marc Casper

82% approve of CEO

70% positive business outlook

PPD has an employee rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 3,828 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The PPD employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology industry (3.5 stars).

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4K reviews
1.0
Jun 23, 2016
Recommend
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Pros

None unless you enjoy being abused and overworked . And are willing to put up with antiquated social rules and bigotry.

Cons

Everything to hate is available to all. Bigots, disorganization, insufficient supplies, wasting money, poor management , no training, no support, no clue about illegal work practices. Horrible management that constantly changed rules and told me I had to work overtime because the other employee in that position was married with a child. Manager openly expressed his dislike for African Americans and had no people skills. Overall, terribly organized and I was told by more than one group leader that I shouldn't worry about saving money because they just billed the client company. Use any of the other companies but avoid ppd like the plague!

1.0
Jun 17, 2016
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

The Home based opportunity is the only benefit to working at PPD. Employees stay only because they can work from home.

Cons

Very impersonal company. You are just a number. Senior leadership for Global Medical Writing and Post Approval Medical Writing are completely incompetent leaders. Post approval medical writing is unable to win new contracts based on bids they submit. Management creates a hostile environment of intimidation and threats. Those who brown nose or pretend to be working except they are at the gym everyday can easily climb the ladder. Those who offer suggestions or ask questions are not afforded growth opportunities. Multiple years of service with no career advancement is typical. Retribution for speaking up is common

4.0
Oct 15, 2015

New Employee

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

So far I am very happy with my choice to join PPD. I feel valued and appreciated and the clinical management team members are great!

Cons

HR would not negotiate my starting salary and did not offer a hiring bonus and my HR contact sounded as if she could care less if I accepted their offer to join the company or not. It did not feel very welcoming or like they were excited to have me personally. It was more like, here's an offer, accept it or we'll offer it to anyone else. My experience with HR was disappointing and it wasn't the best start. I actually considered turning down the offer. I think it reflects negatively on the company.

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