Company Passed Its Prime - Senior Software Engineer Parexel Employee Review

1.0
Jan 15, 2014
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Excellent benefits package. You'll struggle to find benefits this good elsewhere. A relaxed view on work. Staff are trusted to get the job done so there is little meddling in work. Money is no object - some of the best software on the market has been bought in.

Cons

Ridiculous job titles - nothing to distinguish a degree educated professional software engineer with years of experience, with that of a script kiddy with no practical software development experience. Absolutely no commercial pressures. Deadlines are things set, because they probably should have them, not because they're needed or ever stuck to. Do as you please - there seems to be no cohesive plan for how me minions can benefit the company. PAREXEL seems intent on letting us do our thing & when it's broke, they'll buy a new company & run that one into the ground.

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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 )

5.0
Jul 12, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Lots of opportunity for growth Collaborative colleagues Fast-paced environment

Cons

Lack of training Minimal line management support

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