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Premier Research Group
2.8 of 5 29 reviews
www.premier-research.com Philadelphia, PA 1000 to 5000 Employees

Premier Research Group Reviews

Updated May 30, 2013
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2.8 29 reviews

                             

80% Approve of the CEO

Premier Research Group Chief Executive Officer Ludo Reynders

Ludo Reynders

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35% of employees recommend this company to a friend
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Friendly and Exciting - Great work / life balance

Anonymous Employee (Current Employee)
London, England

I have been working at Premier Research Group full-time for less than a year

Pros- The atmosphere here is dynamic and fast paced. No day is ever the same so no chance to get bored!
- Travel and workload is less than my previous company. Expectations of employees here are more realistic, meaning a better work / life balance.
- Management are interested in progressing employees. It seems that they want to retain good staff here.
- Exciting time to be part of Premier Research.

Cons- You cannot blend into the background here so there is no shying away from challenges / situations. People here are very much treated as an indvidual and you should be ready to have an opinion and make a difference.

Advice to Senior ManagementKeep on doing what your doing! The company is in a really positive place at the moment.

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend – I'm optimistic about the outlook for this company

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Small company but good team work

Senior Project Manager (Former Employee)

I worked at Premier Research Group full-time for more than 3 years

ProsGood team work. Small company but closer work relationship. Attracts interesting projects from small and mid size bio pharma companies with innovative products. Projects were never boring.

ConsHard work unappreciated most of the time.

Advice to Senior ManagementReward hard working staffs and don't be shy showing your appreciation, it is worth twice than boring appraisal paper work.

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend

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Nice place to work!

Anonymous Employee (Current Employee)

I have been working at Premier Research Group full-time for more than a year

ProsCame from a larger CRO, as I know others did too, and this was a positive change. Workload is better, travel is more reasonable, and the people are great here. Feel like the people here are more genuine in caring about me and progression in my career here.

ConsMost of the clinical staff is home-based, so if you're not used to being home-based, it could be isolating.

Advice to Senior ManagementKeep the current vision & mission!

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend – I'm optimistic about the outlook for this company

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Clinical T\Trial Associate (Current Employee)
Austin, TX (US)

I have been working at Premier Research Group full-time for more than 8 years

ProsStaff is great, everyone gets along fine.

ConsNo opportunity for advancement and or training for those that are loyal and committed to the company. Politics plays a role on who gets what regardless of your educational background or experience, someone that has been with the company less time and or have no educational back-ground can out beat you for opportunities if their connection has anything to say about it. Instead of promoting with thin, preference is given to favorites. With the economy and the difficulty in find work, you have to stay put until another opportunity comes around.

Advice to Senior ManagementConsider the loyalty and commitment of those employees and offer opportunities for advancements. Think of others before yourself. Maybe your turnover will change for once.

No, I would not recommend this company to a friend – I'm not optimistic about the outlook for this company

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Fast paced, exciting, no one day is the same

Operations (Current Employee)

I have been working at Premier Research Group full-time for more than a year

ProsSupportive management, people are encouraged to take on more responsibility, the company are invovled in some very interesting studies, you feel that you are personal and not a number as you would be in large CRO's. Its a great place for those who like to be kept busy. There is always plenty to get involved with.

ConsThe global nature of the company needs to be emphasised more internally.

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend – I'm optimistic about the outlook for this company

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Database Developer (Current Employee)
Sofia (Bulgaria)

I have been working at Premier Research Group full-time for more than 3 years

ProsFlexible working hours
Good office location

ConsLong term career plan development is not a major concern for the senior management
Salary is way below the average for similar activities compared to other European employers

No, I would not recommend this company to a friend – I'm not optimistic about the outlook for this company

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Anonymous Employee (Former Employee)

I worked at Premier Research Group full-time

ProsGood people, good locations, good opportunities

Consstaffing can be lean causing delays

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend

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Micromanaging environment and Unappreciated employees

Client/Clinical Support (Former Employee)
Boston, MA (US)

I worked at Premier Research Group full-time for more than 3 years

ProsDecent Benefits

Decent work hours

T Accessible

ConsManagement tends to be selective on who they micromanage.

The work is not evenly/fairly distributed amongst/across teams.

There is no career growth nor advancement.

A lack of appreciation for the work that is accomplished by workers.

There is a lot favoritism.

A lot of company gossip.

No, I would not recommend this company to a friend

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Brutal Place to Work - Don't Expect to be Appreciated in any Tangible Way

Anonymous Employee (Former Employee)

I worked at Premier Research Group full-time for more than 3 years

ProsIt was a paycheck in a tough economy. Nice vacation package. Used to be a much better place to work.

ConsWorkloads are very unreasonable - expect to work most nights and weekends for your salary. They will work you to death - constantly asking for more, but seldom rewarding you. Somehow there is always money for raises and promotions for higher levels; it just never trickles down. Level of professionalism across management is very low.

Advice to Senior ManagementFigure out how to reward and retain your quality employees, or they will continue to flee in droves.

No, I would not recommend this company to a friend

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Great colleagues in the US

Anonymous Employee (Former Employee)

I worked at Premier Research Group full-time

ProsLine Manger support great
Decent benefits
Highly professional environment
Great educational reimbursement program
Highly quality-oriented more than quantity-oriented which is rare

ConsNot a lot of top down communication, CRAs left in the dark most of the time
CRAs are treated like red-headed step children during client meetings, basically told to shut their mouths so they don't embarasss the company, even though they are the bread-winners

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend

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