Wishing times were better – When times are good it seems the trickle down works and growth is possible. - Clinical Research Assistant Parexel Employee Review

3.0
Apr 20, 2009
Recommend
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Pros

Chance for growth & foot in the door of the CRO industry. They offer a good self-paced training program and resources should you choose to expand your training.

Cons

There is a lack of communication about important issues (i.e. rate of promotions, change of work place location) There is also little flexibility around the 40 hour week. There is the flex-time to a certain amount around the core hours 9:00 am - 3:00 pm. However, you need to log 8 hours a day. Even if you work a 12 hour day putting in significant time to get deliverables out the door, you still need to log 8 hours the next using personal/vacation hours if necessary. For most positions, there is not an option for a 4 day x10 hours workweek.

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5.0
May 6, 2026
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Pros

Great company! Great benefits and flexibility

Cons

Not the highest pay, but ok

4.0
Jun 10, 2026
Recommend
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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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