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Avoid at all costs - Associate Scientist PPD Employee Review

1.0
Nov 7, 2023
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Used to be an enjoyable place to work but it has done a 180 in the last 6 months

Cons

Incredibly toxic workplace, full of micro-managers that have extreme favoritism. Do not listen to or implement any feedback given by analysts to try and make the place better. 25% staff turnover rate which is consistent from the last year and is not decreasing any time soon. Feel sorry for new analysts as there's no effort made to try and integrate them at all, they're just left to their own devices as soon as training is done, leading to lower self esteem when mistakes are made. No support and everyone pitted against each other for promotion so it feels like you're all alone.

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5.0
Dec 10, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Great company, awesome people, and line managers.

Cons

No complaints at this point.

2.0
Jun 16, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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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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