Pros
They have free donuts sometimes.
Cons
I don't even know where to begin! Here's a list: * Pay at 40% of national average for a comparable position; * Sparse benefits; * Incompetent management; * Impossible expectations. I was hopeful when I started work at PPD. I was initially assigned to the inhalation products department, which was within my area of expertise. However, I was moved to a completely different department (that I had absolutely no experience in) before I could begin training in the inhalation department, and without my permission. In my new department I quickly found out that the company's focus on "improving turn-around time" meant piling work on lowly assistant scientists, expecting them to complete it without any issues within unreasonably short time frames, and punishing them for any delay. Since their instruments are never maintained and their QC department is even more overworked than the assistant scientists, delays were commonplace. Management discouraged maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Instead of spending time with my fiance and family, I had to work long hours to stay on my boss' good side. After about a year and a half of hard work and low pay, I decided to quit and go back to school. While I'm waiting to hear back from grad programs, I took work as a fry cook and make only ~$0.50/hour less than I did at PPD. It's an absolute joke of a company, and it absolutely ruined my self confidence. For the sake of your mental health, finances, and health of your relationships I would strongly advise against a position at PPD.