The company was great before 2009 - Information Technology Parexel Employee Review

2.0
Aug 6, 2013
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Location is good, even after the move away from Lowell. Benefits were good with some discounts

Cons

After 2008, all they cared about was cutting cost and keep them down. management didn't care about quality of workers, only that they come cheap. This might be a pro for some but I considered it a con- in certain departments( ahem IT ), you had to have done something really really really bad to get fired. It can be discouraging coming into work, especially if you're a hard worker, because you don't get recognized for your hard work and the slackers don't get reprimanded. Buddies/Groupies/Close friends rule the IT department. It's hard to get promoted unless you're with the in-crowd. Some of the things these people get away with can make your head shake... a lot of times they're just surfing though.

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5.0
Jun 16, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Well trained managers that empower you, truly listen to you, and only do well if YOU do well/ they provide resources and definitely offer development opportunities to those who want them AND have demonstrated they can maintain their scoped, regular duties at a high level of quality while working on special development projects Also unlimited RTO in US

Cons

no bonuses and too much focus/emphasis on how many years with *Parexel*, as opposed to how many years total you have been in the industry (ex doing site management at another CRO or Sponsor group )

3.0
Jul 5, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Flexible work, great travel opportunity, ability to work with global teams.

Cons

Quality, setting realistic expectations for all workers, and workforce stability.

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