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PRA invites you to join us on our mission - to be the best clinical development organization in the world. We know that the success of that mission begins with our people. Part of being the best means offering great careers that provide the challenge, growth, and support our employees need at work, as well as the benefits they require outside the office. PRA is committed to providing compensation, bonus opportunities, benefits, and continuing professional development programs that attract and keep the very best. Growing at a rate of about 20% per year and financially strong, PRA is ideally positioned to continue to offer the career opportunities the best require.

Being the best also means delivering the highest quality services – every time. We seek individuals who not only have the right technical skills, but who also desire a long term career where customer service and quality are paramount. In order to supply the quality and reliability our clients expect, we are extremely selective in our hiring process, choosing only the most capable individuals to join our elite team. The staff development programs PRA offers develop employees' skills and enable their constant progression. We offer training beyond technical skills, with opportunities to grow in areas like drug development science, communication skills, project management, and leadership. We've invested heavily in our senior medical and scientific staff to be a source of experience and support for coworkers. PRA's long-term customer relationships create the trust and respect necessary for successful business partnerships. And our high-level Information Technology systems and process engineering give our staff the competitive edge.

What's behind our track record of achievement?
Values that keep us ahead of the competition.

PRA's corporate identity is founded upon values that go beyond trends in technology, management style or marketing. Our company adheres to the ideals of unquestionable ethics and integrity, consistent and measurable quality, outstanding service and flexibility to meet our customer’s requirements, commitment to staff development and collaboration, and demonstrated technical and therapeutic excellence. These values are at the core of what we do, and are what drive our ability to achieve such a consistently high level of success. They also give shape to the working environment at PRA, providing our employees an invaluable sense of continuity, security and support that enables them to be their best. They remain constant even as the company's strategies continually adapt to a changing business environment, and they provide the glue that holds the organization together.

When you set out to be the best clinical development organization in the world, your workforce has to possess the commitment necessary to attain such a lofty goal. In return, PRA displays its dedication to our employees' daily needs, personal interests and long-term goals by offering outstanding benefits and advancement opportunities. PRA’s management also recognizes the contributions of employees by offering a wide range of bonus programs. Every year, we recognize our best with the President’s Award, a trip to a beautiful location – employees from every part of PRA and at every level can be nominated and selected.

PRA provides an enjoyable work environment for its employees, equipped with state-of-the-art technology to support their needs. Our training programs and advancement opportunities display a commitment to keeping our people on an upward curve of learning and achievement. It's all a part of an effort to satisfy our employees' personal goals, because only through their best efforts can PRA achieve its mission to be the best clinical development organization in the world.

Page last updated: 19 June 2008