Is Parexel a good company to work for?

Parexel has an overall rating of 3.8 out of 5, based on over 4,479 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 4% over the last 12 months. 74% of employees would recommend working at Parexel to a friend and 62% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Parexel have been left by employees working as CRA I , Project Specialist and Clinical Research Associate .

Does Parexel pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Parexel employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.5 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Parexel. This rating has decreased by 5% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Parexel?

74% of Parexel employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Parexel 3.6 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.8 for culture and values and 3.4 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Parexel?

Drug Safety Associate (115) , Clinical Research Associate (96) , Project Specialist (94) , Project Manager (80) , Manager (67) , Research Associate (59) , Regulatory Affairs Associate (58) , Senior CRA (55) , Statistical Programmer (54) , Senior Clinical Research Associate (48) , Director (43) , CRA I (40) , Clinical Data Analyst (36) , Medical Writer (34) , Drug Safety Specialist (33)

What are the pros of working at Parexel according to real employee reviews?

"Good Work life balance and challenging" ((in 276 reviews)); "2. Pay & Benefits: I think the benefits are good and I like my salary." ((in 212 reviews)); "Many great people across the globe who are still motivated and are working hard to maintain a level of client trust and satisfaction." ((in 147 reviews)); "work from home is good." ((in 106 reviews)); "Working time is flexible and colleagues are great" ((in 106 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Parexel according to real employee reviews?

"Poor management whose only solutions were to say 'yes' to clients and their immediate superiors and push implementation on staff below" ((in 199 reviews)); "Salaries are low and annual increments are based on peer review rather performance" ((in 129 reviews)); "most managers do things for the "sake of doing" instead of injecting real meaning into the actions they take" ((in 98 reviews)); "There is no bonus and hikes are very less." ((in 63 reviews)); "Poor leadership for the project is common." ((in 43 reviews))

What are employees saying about Parexel layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Parexel layoffs and their outlook for job security at Parexel in 2026.

What are the top reviewed Parexel locations?

Billerica , Durham , Boston , Raleigh , Baltimore , Waltham , Glendale , New York , Los Angeles , San Diego , Lowell , Research Triangle Park , Charlotte , Atlanta , Chicago , Philadelphia , Houston , Hackensack , Dallas , Wilmington , Austin , Horsham , Newark , Rahway , Saint Louis , Washington , Nashville , Indianapolis , Newton , North Billerica

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3.8

74% would recommend to a friend

(3,849 total reviews)

Peyton Howell

76% approve of CEO

62% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.2

Diversity & inclusion

3.8

Culture & values

3.6

Work/Life balance

3.5

Compensation and benefits

3.4

Senior management

3.4

Career opportunities

Parexel has an employee rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 3,849 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Parexel employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology industry (3.5 stars).

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4K reviews

3.0

Oct 22, 2025

Overall decent

Clinical operations

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Lots of great people and collaboration.

Cons

Promotions take a long time

Parexel Response

7mo

Thank you for sharing your feedback. I'm pleased to hear you've experienced great people and collaboration during your time with us. Our culture of teamwork is something we value deeply, as we believe that together, we can turn challenges into achievements. Your observation about promotion timelines is noted. While we understand that promotion timelines can sometimes feel lengthy, we continue to support professional growth in various ways, like strength assignments and cross-training for other responsibilities. Your suggestion about leadership training for line managers is valuable. We do invest in our managers through our New Manager training and our ongoing Managers Matter program, as effective people leadership is crucial for team success and employee satisfaction. If you have additional thoughts, please contact me at Tom.McGoldrick@Parexel.com.

2.0

Oct 12, 2025

Not terrible but not good

Project manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good benefits that are above standard

Cons

Poor leadership Work life balance- terrible Work load is heavy Leadership has been there for 15 plus years and has no fresh ideas Manual work with outdated systems

Parexel Response

7mo

Thank you for sharing your perspective. We appreciate your recognition of our benefits package. I'm concerned about the challenges you experienced. At Parexel, we value empowerment and respect, and it's clear we didn't fully deliver on these values during your time with us. The clinical research industry faces increasing complexities and evolving demands, but we should be best equipped to help our teams navigate these challenges. Your insights on our systems and leadership are valuable as we work to improve both areas and bring fresh perspectives to our work. If you'd like to share more specific insights that could help us improve, please contact me at Tom.McGoldrick@Parexel.com. Your experience matters to us and will help shape our ongoing efforts to create a better workplace.

1.0

Sep 26, 2025

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Research associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

* Wonderful Co-workers * Nice coffee machines

Cons

* Management does not support staff and treats them as fodder

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