Does PPD pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, PPD employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.5 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at PPD. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at PPD?

79% of PPD employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated PPD 3.8 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.0 for culture and values and 3.8 for career opportunities.

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 276 reviews)); "Work life balance is good and the job itself is easy." ((in 215 reviews)); "The people are great and really helpful" ((in 176 reviews)); "Good training and resources" ((in 134 reviews)); "Flexible work hours and work from home opportunities." ((in 102 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 245 reviews)); "Over a decade of poor management has led to a bureaucratic and operational nightmare in my department." ((in 178 reviews)); "A few good managers are pushed out by outspoken ones who kiss up." ((in 85 reviews)); "the environment would become toxic and upper management would not assist their managers." ((in 45 reviews)); "Heavy work load and weekends" ((in 43 reviews))

What are employees saying about PPD layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about PPD layoffs and their outlook for job security at PPD in 2026.

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PPD

Acquired by Thermo Fisher Scientific

PPD reviews

3.9

79% would recommend to a friend

(3,829 total reviews)

Marc Casper

82% approve of CEO

70% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.2

Diversity & inclusion

4.0

Culture & values

3.8

Work/Life balance

3.8

Career opportunities

3.6

Senior management

3.5

Compensation and benefits

PPD has an employee rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 3,829 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 Farmacéutica y biotecnología industry (3.5 stars).

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Reviews by job title

4K reviews

4.0

Jul 23, 2014

Pretty Good Place to Work

Senior clinical research associate

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

The training program is very helpful and innovative. In the 2 years I have been employed at PPD I have received a pretty nice salary increase twice, and was promoted from CRA II to Senior CRA. If you put forth the effort and complete tasks/goals on time you tend to be recognized for it. I have met a lot of nice people here, and my line manager seems genuinely concerned about me as an employee.

Cons

You get a lot of PTO, but project timelines seem to get in the way of taking the time off. Dependent on the study, CTMs tend to micromanage monitors.

1.0

Jul 21, 2014

CRA

Cra

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Friendly environment, flexible to work from home, flexible hours and you can make up time instead of having to use PTO.

Cons

Work is now sent over seas to the Philippines for cheaper labor instead of staying at headquarters. Different timezones make it difficult and you have to wake up in the middle of the night to talk/train others because of time difference. Brings in more money for the Company but leading to layoffs in the US.

1.0

Jul 20, 2014

This company doesn't care about it's employees..

Project cost analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Get to work from home a couple of days a week.

Cons

Employees are overworked and underpaid.

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