Is Parexel a good company to work for?

Parexel has an overall rating of 3.8 out of 5, based on over 4,481 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 278 reviews)); "2. Pay & Benefits: I think the benefits are good and I like my salary." ((in 216 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 152 reviews)); "work from home is good." ((in 115 reviews)); "Working time is flexible and colleagues are great" ((in 107 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 200 reviews)); "low salary and not much scope for growth in IT" ((in 131 reviews)); "most managers do things for the "sake of doing" instead of injecting real meaning into the actions they take" ((in 96 reviews)); "Slow to promote and develop employees Pay is low" ((in 77 reviews)); "no bonuses and too much focus/emphasis on how many years with" ((in 62 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

(3,850 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 3,850 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

1.0

Jun 4, 2025

Try working somewhere else and not here

Coordinator

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

They allow remote work and there are no other advantages.

Cons

No work life balance. Team members work for 10 plus hours sometimes, but it is the managers who get promoted quickly and not the team members.

Parexel Response

Thank you for your review. As a global company we have to ensure we operate efficiently while also ensuring we look after our colleagues, clients and especially patients. If you would like to provide more background around your concerns, please send a direct message to Tom.McGoldrick@Parexel.com.

1.0

May 8, 2025

Worst company to work for

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

NOthing good abt it, they dont care about you and your work life balance. All they care is how to save $$$. Thats it.

Cons

Do yourself a favour,, dont ever join this company

Parexel Response

Thank you for sharing your candid feedback about your experience at Parexel. We're deeply concerned by your comments and take them very seriously. At Parexel, we strive to create a positive work environment that values our employees' well-being and work-life balance. We're sorry to hear that your experience hasn't aligned with the positive work environment we aim to create at Parexel. We'd like to understand your concerns better and address the issues you've raised. I invite you to reach out to me directly at Tom.McGoldrick@Parexel.com for a confidential conversation. Your insights are crucial in helping us identify areas for improvement and take concrete steps to enhance the employee experience. We're committed to making positive changes and ensuring Parexel is a great place to work for all our employees.

1.0

Apr 23, 2025

nothing good

Quality assurance specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

there is none pros to working there

Cons

Nothing good its a who do you know environment

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