Great people & culture, but declining benefits and work-life balance - Clinical Research Associate II Parexel Employee Review

4.0
Apr 16, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

- 5/7 DOS requirement is fairly low and easily achievable - LM was very supportive and helpful - Study teams all had a good, collaborative culture in my experience

Cons

- Merit bonus is based on site issue closure and TMF documents, which are often not in the control of the CRA, so not actually achievable even when other metrics are being met - Upper management has been cutting back on long-time benefits (education, office supplies reimbursements, employee recognition system, etc.) - CRAs are usually split between 3-5 protocols, resulting in a ballooning number of sites and adding to CRA burnout

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5.0
May 6, 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Great company! Great benefits and flexibility

Cons

Not the highest pay, but ok

4.0
Jun 10, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

full service CRO, lots of capabilities and resources for global studies. good at linking up resources/talent to study needs. very inclusive and good at recognizing talent. people are seen and best contributors are usually taken care of.

Cons

lots of changes being rolled out with limited transparency. contracting can be challenging. site payments and study closeout are areas that need improvement.

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