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 277 reviews)); "Work life balance is good and the job itself is easy." ((in 218 reviews)); "The people are great and really helpful" ((in 187 reviews)); "Provides good trainings and offers mentoring" ((in 127 reviews)); "Flexible work hours and work from home opportunities." ((in 107 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 253 reviews)); "Over a decade of poor management has led to a bureaucratic and operational nightmare in my department." ((in 172 reviews)); "Many people managers don't have a clue about IT." ((in 82 reviews)); "Upper management is terrible; there is very limited opportunity to growth; company and management team will do everything in their power to prevent promoting employees and handing out raises; overall team energy is poor" ((in 44 reviews)); "High work load and remuneration" ((in 41 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 reviews about "workload"

70% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.2

Diversity & inclusion

4.0

Culture & values

3.8

Work/Life balance

3.7

Career opportunities

3.6

Senior management

3.5

Compensation and benefits

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Reviews by job title

143 reviews

3.0

Dec 17, 2022

Just alright

Associate clinical trials manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

General management is very kind, just far too overworked to really help their team

Cons

Workload is extremely high, not manageable long term. After onboarding there is little help in learning the industry, yet the expected output is extremely high.

3.0

Feb 24, 2023

Good

Research scientist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Team Work life balance Good atmosphere

Cons

Workload Pressure Pay could improve

4.0

Apr 6, 2023

Friendly team

Cra i

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Supportive managers Friendly team Good development opportunities

Cons

High workload High level of travel Poor wages

5.0

Feb 24, 2023

good

Study start up specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

flexible job good job good work culture

Cons

workload sometimes high best company to work

4.0

Feb 14, 2023

Great company to work for

Associate project manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great company to work for with the most helpful and encouraging team

Cons

Frequent overtime and high workload

3.0

Jan 21, 2023

Good start our company

Project manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Enjoy the actual work, working with various clients is great.

Cons

Salaries are quite low, work life balance can be difficult, not enough staff for the workload

2.0

Feb 22, 2023

Regulatory Specialist

Clinical research associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Pays well, good benefits, but not worth the workload they put on you.

Cons

Workload is extremely challenging at times to keep up with, and they won't hire more staff to help out.

3.0

Jan 5, 2023

Decent company

Associate programmer analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- very good work-life balance since workload is manageable - very welcoming to newcomers - relatively high pay

Cons

- work can get monotonous

4.0

Mar 6, 2023

Great training

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Fantastic training and variability in day to day tasks

Cons

Fast pace and high workload,

3.0

Mar 20, 2023

PPD CRA I

Cra i

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Career development possibilities, very friendly company

Cons

High workload, not the best salary package in industry

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