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Company overview

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PPD

Industry

Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Medical Devices

Primary location

Australia

PPD is a leading global contract research organization providing comprehensive, integrated drug development, laboratory and lifecycle management services. Our clients and partners include pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, academic and government organizations. With offices in 51 countries and more than 18,500 professionals worldwide, PPD applies innovative technologies, therapeutic expertise and a firm commitment to quality to help clients and partners bend the cost and time curve of drug development to deliver life-changing therapies that improve health.To attract and retain, we must take care of our employees since they are key to our success. There are several benefits to working at PPD including our Work Life Balance, Training and Development, and Employee Wellness to name a few.Source: This is an extract from the company's own website.

Reviews overview

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What’s it like working at PPD?

AI summary of recent reviews

Employees at PPD appreciate the friendly and well-educated colleagues, as well as the supportive managers who invest in their development. The company offers remote work options and flexibility, along with opportunities for promotions and career growth for those who work hard. Employees also have the chance to work on interesting projects with well-known pharmaceutical companies.

However, some potential challenges include a very high workload, which can lead to skipped lunch breaks, working late, and potential burnout, making it difficult to achieve a good work-life balance. There is also a perception that pay at PPD may be lower compared to similar roles at other companies in the industry. Additionally, as a global company, employees may need to attend after-hours teleconferences with colleagues in different time zones.

Recent reviews

3.0

Clinical

Sep 2021

Reputable company but high stress job. Definitely not for everyone

The good thingsColleagues were friendly. My manager was supportive and invested in me and my development. Remote work options. All leave days given at the start of the year. Large and growing company, so stable jobs and opportunities for promotions. Worked on projects with well-known pharmaceutical companies. Office easily accessible with public transport.

The challengesWorkload was very high all the time, was often dropping everything to deal with urgent issues and always felt on edge. Frequently skipped lunch breaks and worked late. Pay is lower compared to similar jobs in the industry at other companies. Escalating issues was often frustrating because of team members and key contacts based elsewhere in the world. Eventually quit due to severe burnout and poor health.

3.0

Clinical Research Associate

Mar 2019

All Australia

Great company to join to learn and gain experience as they are the best but you need to work very hard to balance work- life.

The good thingsThe PPD teams are great. Well educated and do an excellent job. I loved working with my trial managers

The challengesToo much work and unable to to a good job in the time allowed. Difficult work life balance. Very metric driven without much human empathy.

5.0

Clinical Research Associate

Sep 2018

5 to 6 years in the role, current employee

Great place to work for a global organisation and gain career development.

The good things*Opportunity to work with global and regional colleagues and be involved in global initiatives - don't get stuck at just local level *Interesting work and career opportunities available to those who work hard and want them *The Melbourne office has many different functions and everyone is very friendly and the office is very nice - free parking too!

The challenges*Work load goes through ebbs and flows throughout the year, but this isn't different to any other of the CROs.

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