This is not a good place to work - Contract Specialist Medpace Employee Review

1.0
27 Oct 2024
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Nice campus, some good co-workers and mid level managers

Cons

The culture at Medpace is not good at all. There is very high turnover. Upper management seems to continue to make decisions that make life more difficult for employees. They disguise layoffs with policy violations even after no warnings and approval from direct supervisors. They make you sign a non compete that no other CROs do for low level positions. There are better jobs in this industry and adjacent to this industry - do not work here.

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Medpace Response
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Thank you for your feedback. With regard to our non-compete agreement, a non-compete agreement is a very common practice in competitive industries, such as ours. Medpace notifies all candidates who interview of our employment contract prior to offering a position. This allows each candidate to evaluate if the non-compete agreement is something they feel comfortable with prior to joining the organization. In terms of policy violations, Medpace is in a highly regulated industry, we hold our employees to the highest level of compliance with all Medpace policies. Failure to comply with Medpace policy, for example, the Remote Work Policy, may impact eligibility for discretionary bonus, merit, promotion, or employment. We recognize we cannot please everyone, but we do our best to provide an environment where our employees feel challenged, motivated, valued, and encouraged to advance. We are sorry Medpace was not a fit for you but wish you well in your future endeavors.

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1.0
26 Jan 2026
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Recommend
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Pros

N/A can’t think of one.

Cons

The timing of recent layoffs shortly before the holidays created significant stress and uncertainty among remaining employees. While I understand that difficult business decisions sometimes need to be made, announcing large scale terminations during this period understandably caused fear, anxiety, and decreased morale for those who were left wondering if they might be next. This atmosphere made it difficult for employees to focus fully on their work and enjoy what is typically a meaningful time of year. Greater transparency around the reasoning, future plans, and reassurance for remaining staff would have helped reduce speculation and emotional strain. During the recent snowstorm, employees were required to use their quarterly wfh allotment or borrow from a future quarter despite hazardous travel conditions and the fact that many roles can be fully performed remotely. While I understand the importance of maintaining consistent policies, situations involving extreme weather feel exceptional and create unnecessary stress for employees who are still prepared to work productively from home while prioritizing safety. This situation highlighted an opportunity for improvement. Offering a complimentary remote day during extreme conditions would demonstrate stronger support for employee well being while allowing business operations to continue smoothly.

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