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3.9

79% would recommend to a friend

(3,829 total reviews)
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Marc Casper

82% approve of CEO

70% positive business outlook

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 Pharmazeutika & Biotechnologie industry (3.5 stars).

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4K reviews
1.0
Jun 23, 2016
Recommend
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Pros

None unless you enjoy being abused and overworked . And are willing to put up with antiquated social rules and bigotry.

Cons

Everything to hate is available to all. Bigots, disorganization, insufficient supplies, wasting money, poor management , no training, no support, no clue about illegal work practices. Horrible management that constantly changed rules and told me I had to work overtime because the other employee in that position was married with a child. Manager openly expressed his dislike for African Americans and had no people skills. Overall, terribly organized and I was told by more than one group leader that I shouldn't worry about saving money because they just billed the client company. Use any of the other companies but avoid ppd like the plague!

3.0
Jun 22, 2016

Financial Analyst

Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Good line managers - easy to talk with - tried hard to keep moral high Great facilities - clean coffee and break rooms, has excercise room onsite Wonderful people

Cons

Poor financial systems Un-supportive of new ideas, wanted to do it the "old" way Finance department suffers from inbreeding, doesn't know other way of doing things Senior management made unrealistic revenue promises to "owners" and because we couldn't meet those goals everyone got low bonuses

1.0
Jun 17, 2016
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

The Home based opportunity is the only benefit to working at PPD. Employees stay only because they can work from home.

Cons

Very impersonal company. You are just a number. Senior leadership for Global Medical Writing and Post Approval Medical Writing are completely incompetent leaders. Post approval medical writing is unable to win new contracts based on bids they submit. Management creates a hostile environment of intimidation and threats. Those who brown nose or pretend to be working except they are at the gym everyday can easily climb the ladder. Those who offer suggestions or ask questions are not afforded growth opportunities. Multiple years of service with no career advancement is typical. Retribution for speaking up is common

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