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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4K reviews

2.0

Jul 14, 2014

Would be a nice place to work without senior management

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Depending on which group you're in, the work schedule can be flexible and accommodate personal issues. Most of the staff are friendly.

Cons

The senior site leadership is lacking in most categories - communication being one of the most glaring. Decisions are made about personnel without ever talking to the affected staff. Most of the management are disconnected from the actual technical aspects of the business that they manage. As such, most of the staff are treated like replaceable cogs. If one gets worn out, it gets replaced.

3.0

Jul 14, 2014

My experience was neutral.

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The benefits are great. The training program is of high quality. The people are wonderful and very committed to the cause.

Cons

The culture is very hierarchical and the opinions of people in lower positions are not highly valued. Cross functional, multilevel teamwork is weak and needs improvement.

2.0

Jul 13, 2014

Used to be a great job, now it's a great reference as you look for a new job.

Clinical data manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Pros include the flexibility, I am able to work from home and have never had an issue when I needed to rearrange my schedule or take off time. The experience and diversity of clients and co-workers is a plus. PPD also has decent facilities and social events.

Cons

Salary is very low compared to other CROs (large and small). Hard work and performance is not rewarded and management is completely out of touch. The biggest con is also the outsourcing they now do with the Philippines, allowing staff in the Wilmington location to be laid off and replaced by much lower paid staff in PHI. PPD has turned into another greedy corporation looking for the cheapest labor and highest return, no matter who they screw over (employees and clients).

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