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 275 reviews)); "Work life balance is good and the job itself is easy." ((in 220 reviews)); "The people are great and really helpful" ((in 186 reviews)); "Provides good trainings and offers mentoring" ((in 116 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 254 reviews)); "Over a decade of poor management has led to a bureaucratic and operational nightmare in my department." ((in 173 reviews)); "the environment would become toxic and upper management would not assist their managers." ((in 42 reviews)); "The workload can be high and stressful at times." ((in 39 reviews)); "Heavy work load and weekends" ((in 36 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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3.9

79% would recommend to a friend

(3,828 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 3,828 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 Farmacéutica y biotecnología industry (3.5 stars).

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1.0

Sep 25, 2012

The worst place to work

Senior clinical research associate

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CEO approval

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Pros

Training program is one of the best. Worked with some of the best sponsors in the industry.

Cons

Supervisors, managers, directors are the worst people to work under. HR is terrible. Bullying and intimidation allowed. Low morale. Hostile work environment. And to top it all off---low pay, petty bonuses, insulting raises. No career advancement unless your friends are in management.

1.0

Sep 21, 2012

Rather work in fast food than here! (Madison, WI)

Senior scientist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

None. I wanted to leave the first day I started.

Cons

1) Managers are terrible and will treat employees like garbage. 2) Co-workers are rude and hate their jobs becuase of the pay and high stress. 3) You can take a vacation but they will hold that against you.

3.0

Sep 16, 2012

Going nowhere

Senior rcs

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good benefits such as 401K match, annual bonus, health plan, onsite gym and urgent care (free) at Morrisvlle location. Flexible work schedule and managers open to schedule changes even last minute. Good company, stable positions, seems to be maintaining/moving in a positive direction.

Cons

Seems to be lowest paying of the CROs, high turnover, promotions given to those who are friends with management.

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