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Review - Scientist PPD Employee Review

1.0
Jun 16, 2021
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Good place to start off as a university graduate. Plenty of exposure to various different analytical techniques and project management. Flexible working hours

Cons

Extreme instances of favouritism and overall a toxic environment especially what was formally known as the small molecules department. Blatant favouritism is rampant. Promotions are not based on ability or performance but on friendships and if you are liked by management.

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5.0
Dec 10, 2025
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Pros

Great company, awesome people, and line managers.

Cons

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2.0
Jun 16, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Provided health insurance. Good coworkers Good exposure to team at client site If you have a good technical lead, the job can be great!

Cons

You have 2 bosses (Technical lead from Client Site) and your PPD boss. PPD Boss does not know what is going on If you have a bad technical lead, your life can be miserable. Pay is low No protection from abusive technical lead (coworkers on same team can have a drastically different experience)

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