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Good first experience but don't stay too long - Associate Scientist PPD Employee Review

3.0
21 June 2023
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Great for a first GMP experience, exposure to many roles and responsibilities within GMP. A very high standard of GMP is adhered to here, it would be easy to work somewhere else GMP after. Flexibility to WFH depending on needs.

Cons

Essentially no distinction between junior and senior lab positions, everyone has a similar workload just pay/position is different. HUGE turnover of staff each year, therefore a lot of new staff and mistakes occur frequently. Your progression can be limited compared to your colleagues just based on if your manager isn't pushing you for new experiences (favouritism contributes to this issue).

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5.0
10 Dec 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Great company, awesome people, and line managers.

Cons

No complaints at this point.

2.0
16 June 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

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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