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 10, 2025
Recommend
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Pros

I had a great experience working for Parexel in Romania, I got nothing to complain of from my side.

Cons

Too much work from home, that was the only downside for me and the reason I left.

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Parexel Response
6mo
Thank you for sharing your positive experience. We're happy to hear that you enjoyed your time with us and appreciated the work environment we strive to create. I understand that the remote work arrangement wasn't ideal for your preferences. While many of our employees value flexibility in work location, we recognize that everyone has different needs when it comes to their optimal working environment. We value the contributions you made during your time with Parexel and appreciate your kind words about our culture. If you'd like to add further insights into your experience, please contact me at Tom.McGoldrick@Parexel.com.
1.0
Oct 8, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

- Flexible work from home option

Cons

- Lack of salary hikes and no performance bonuses, despite yearly promises - Poor work-life balance due to unrealistic expectations - Ineffective leadership with limited focus on employee well-being - Projects are often assigned without considering individual skill sets or career growth - Senior management lacks transparency and employee-centric vision

3.0
Oct 7, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Benefits, streamlined training process, supportive coworkers

Cons

Changing metrics, prioritizing metrics over employee wellbeing

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Parexel Response
6mo
Thank you for sharing your experience as a Senior CRA. We're pleased you value our benefits, training, and supportive colleagues. I appreciate your candid feedback about metrics and wellbeing. While performance measures are important, they shouldn't compromise our team's wellbeing. We recognize the clinical research industry faces complex challenges that can create pressure, but we want to ensure our approach balances operational excellence with supporting our people. If you have specific suggestions, please contact me at Tom.McGoldrick@Parexel.com. Your insights are valuable to us.
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