Parexel reviews

3.8

75% would recommend to a friend

(3,840 total reviews)
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Peyton Howell

78% approve of CEO

63% positive business outlook

Parexel has an employee rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 3,840 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
Oct 13, 2025

Good company

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Work life balance, met some really nice people here.

Cons

Not much options to get promotions.

1.0
Oct 13, 2025

bad company

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

bad company and good politics

Cons

not worth it, must not join , life would be hell

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Parexel Response
6mo
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. While we strive to create a supportive and collaborative culture across all our global locations, your candid feedback clearly states we weren’t able to provide this to you. If you would like to discuss your concerns further, please contact me at Tom.McGoldrick@Parexel.com. Your insights could help us make important changes to improve the experience for current and future team members.
2.0
Oct 12, 2025
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terrible Work load is heavy Leadership has been there for 15 plus years and has no fresh ideas Manual work with outdated systems

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Parexel Response
6mo
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.
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