Pros
The overall culture is pretty good compared to many bigger CROs. There is generally little backbiting, gossip, and internal strife. The office environment is friendly and warm and the general attitude is one of problem-solving over blaming. They are careful to pay well and offer great paid time off and flexibility. They are rapidly expanding and growing in the US, so the opportunity for advancement in exchange for effort and achievement is real. The "matrix management" scheme is not in place here, which has advantages in that most people report directly to somebody who knows their job function intimately. The smaller size of this company allows direct access to even high-level colleagues in other departments, empowering employees to solve problems head-on. They tend to hire people who are extraordinarily qualified for their jobs.
Cons
The higher leadership is not accustomed to some accepted US practices in the industry, so sometimes new employees are disappointed to have less work from home time or a traditional direct management structure. The "matrix management" scheme is not in place here, so those with experience at other CROs will definitely have to re-adjust. The proprietary TMF system is not as agile as others, however it does seem to be evolving, so time will tell. Better integrated database filter/sort/search functions would be enormously beneficial. The open communication structure sometimes causes WAY TOO MANY cooks in the kitchen, which can impact efficiency and negatively impact billable hours.
