Parexel reviews

3.8

75% would recommend to a friend

(3,835 total reviews)
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Peyton Howell

78% approve of CEO

62% positive business outlook

Parexel has an employee rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 3,835 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
5.0
Feb 9, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Work life balance Salary Benefits

Cons

Many people were removed from FSP projects with no justification from the sponsor. If there would have been a conversation, a lot of GREAT employees would still be employed.

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Parexel Response
2mo
Thank you for sharing your feedback and for your 5-star rating. I'm glad to hear you had positive experiences with work-life balance, salary, and benefits during your time with us. I also appreciate your feedback regarding FSP project transitions. If you would like to discuss your concerns further, please contact me at Tom.McGoldrick@Parexel.com.
4.0
Feb 5, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Very welcoming for new staff

Cons

There are challenges if you know more than your manager

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Parexel Response
2mo
Thank you for the 4-star rating. I'm glad to hear you found Parexel welcoming during your eight years with us, that speaks to the collaborative culture we work hard to maintain. At Parexel, we value the knowledge and abilities everyone brings, and our culture should empower people to share their insights and contribute meaningfully. That's core to how we innovate and deliver quality work. If you would like to discuss your concerns further, please contact me at Tom.McGoldrick@Parexel.com.
3.0
Feb 3, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Surface-level friendly staff, good benefits, throughough training material

Cons

Trend of staff that lack accountability or transparency, toxic management, high expectations with no means to properly quantify or support proper execution (lots of lofty goals with actual means to reach these goals)

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Parexel Response
2mo
I appreciate the insight into the challenges you've experienced. Your concerns about high expectations without proper support systems are important. Your feedback helps us identify where we need to improve. If you'd like to discuss this further, please reach out to me at Tom.McGoldrick@Parexel.com. Thank you for the work you do.
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