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 3.7 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 257 reviews)); "Work life balance is good and the job itself is easy." ((in 229 reviews)); "The people are great and really helpful" ((in 178 reviews)); "Provides good trainings and offers mentoring" ((in 124 reviews)); "Flexible schedule, work from home," ((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 243 reviews)); "Over a decade of poor management has led to a bureaucratic and operational nightmare in my department." ((in 170 reviews)); "the environment would become toxic and upper management would not assist their managers." ((in 43 reviews)); "High work load and remuneration" ((in 41 reviews)); "The workload can be high and stressful at times." ((in 37 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.

PPD reviews

3.9

79% would recommend to a friend

(3,829 total reviews)

Marc Casper

82% approve of CEO

70% positive business outlook

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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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4.0

Jan 26, 2016

Just Started

Senior clinical research associate

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Pros

The web-based onboarding/training process feels more interactive and beneficial that hours and hours of self-paced online readhing

Cons

I am sure all companies have their cons, but I am just starting, so i do not have any negatives to report just yet.

5.0

Jan 25, 2016

Great Organization

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

No micro management. Business minded organization. They truly understand who they are.

Cons

None at this point. Well grounded company. I don't see any cons at PPD.

2.0

Jan 21, 2016

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Clinical research associate ii

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

Experience on many projects- never bored. Work colleagues band together and are very helpful. Good number of paid time off days.

Cons

Poor work life balance. Sometimes stretched too thinely. Demands are made without any consideration for your personal life. Not given the power to make any decisions and have to go through management for everything.

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