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Grateful for the First Job But... - Clinical Research Recruiter PPD Employee Review

1.0
May 9, 2014
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

1. Bonuses – it’s taxed 25% though 2. Overtime opportunities – could push you into the next tax bracket with the bountiful opportunities though 3.Experience – for newbies in the working field by learning about work politics and the daily grind of working

Cons

1. No work/life balance – a lot of overtime (40+ hours and 6 days a week) for a long time will burn you out 2. No consistent schedule – schedule is given out every Friday for the next work week and you could work morning, nights or weekends 3. Inept Team Leaders – they are usually promoted based on their performance from their previous position (which is not management based) 4. Benefits –good on paper, but PTO would either get denied or not accepted in a timely manner (the week before); other benefits are the same if you go to another company 5. Compensation – pay is not equivalent to the amount of work 6. Unprofessional – young employees 7. Slow Growth

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5.0
Dec 10, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Great company, awesome people, and line managers.

Cons

No complaints at this point.

2.0
Jun 16, 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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