Premier Research Group Reviews

Current Employee – been working at Premier Research Group full-time for more than a year

Pros – Came 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.

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

Advice to Senior Management – Keep the current vision & mission!

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

Current Employee – been working at Premier Research Group full-time for more than 8 years

Pros – Staff is great, everyone gets along fine.

Cons – No 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 Management – Consider 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

Former Employee – worked at Premier Research Group full-time for more than 3 years

Pros – Good 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.

Cons – Hard work unappreciated most of the time.

Advice to Senior Management – Reward 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

Current Employee – been working at Premier Research Group full-time for more than a year

Pros – Supportive 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.

Cons – The 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

Current Employee – been working at Premier Research Group full-time for more than 3 years

Pros – Flexible working hours
Good office location

Cons – Long 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

Former Employee – worked at Premier Research Group full-time

Pros – Good people, good locations, good opportunities

Cons – staffing can be lean causing delays

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend

Former Employee – worked at Premier Research Group full-time for more than 3 years

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

Cons – Workloads 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 Management – Figure 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

Former Employee – worked at Premier Research Group full-time for more than 3 years

Pros – Decent Benefits

Decent work hours

T Accessible

Cons – Management 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

Former Employee – worked at Premier Research Group full-time

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

Cons – Not 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

Current Employee – been working at Premier Research Group

Pros – Generally, people really care about their jobs and working with their teams. Groups take great pride with quality and customer service. Teams work hard to put out a strong, quality product. Strong global presence. Fair to above-average benefit package.

Cons – Heavy effort, minimal reward. Very much a what-have-you-done-for-me-lately company. Heavy layoffs in past five years, and very little concern on the toll it takes on current, overworked staff. Hard work and significant overtime to meet overpromised deliverables does not equal job security. Company does not invest in its employees. Constant change in management with curious promotions and layoffs. Very little personal growth and minimal-to-no feedback regarding job evaluation. Not a very positive work environment.