A good CRO to learn, but slow career progression - Biostatistician IQVIA Employee Review

3.0
Apr 18, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Strong brand and stability in healthcare/data, which looks good on a CV and supports career mobility. Often good work‑life balance and remote/flexible options in many teams, especially for non‑field roles. Interesting, large‑scale data and international projects that can deepen technical and domain expertise. Decent overall benefits and supportive coworkers in many units, even if pay is not top‑tier.

Cons

Promotions and pay increases are often slow or modest, leading to frustration once you’re past early‑career stages. Resourcing and workload can be uneven: some teams are understaffed and high‑pressure, especially during peak periods. Management and culture vary heavily by manager and project; “good manager vs bad manager” can define the whole experience. Internal growth and visibility can feel opaque, with some employees reporting poor HR processes and limited long‑term progression.

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5.0
Jun 5, 2026
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Work life balance was good

Cons

Limited opportunities for PM advancement

2.0
Jun 17, 2026
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Great pay initially, especially after negotiating. People are very smart and willing to meet for networking and learning opportunities. Flexibility and work life balance is by far the best perk - especially since many roles are fully remote.

Cons

Merit raises have been subpar the last 4 years and do not come close to keeping with inflation, consistently the company cites great EBITDA growth but that never is shown in bonuses nor merit raises despite receiving “exceeds expectations” ratings. Parental leave is a nominal. Very easy to get “lost in the sauce” of such a large company.

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