Parexel reviews

3.8

75% would recommend to a friend

(3,841 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 3,841 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
Oct 1, 2025

Associate

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

i see the appeal if you are straight out of uni

Cons

really bad company, bad managment, bad ethos

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Parexel Response
6mo
Thank you for sharing your perspective as a former Associate in the UK. We appreciate you taking the time to provide feedback. At Parexel, we aim to uphold our core values of Respect, Quality, and Empowerment in all our interactions, and it's clear we fell short of these standards during your time with us. Your candid assessment provides valuable insight that helps us identify areas where we need to improve. We're committed to creating a supportive work environment where all colleagues feel valued and empowered. If you would like to share more specific feedback that could help us address these concerns, please contact me at Tom.McGoldrick@Parexel.com.
4.0
Sep 29, 2025

Great

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Great team everyone is willling to help,

Cons

The workload is variable depend on the client.

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Parexel Response
8mo
Thank you for your feedback! We're glad to hear you value the supportive team environment. We appreciate your note on workload variability — it's something we continue to monitor to ensure our teams feel balanced and supported. Thanks again for sharing your experience. If you would like to discuss anything further please contact me at Tom.McGoldrick@Parexel.com.
3.0
Sep 29, 2025

Budgets and contracts

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Work life balance is there

Cons

Not room to move up.

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Parexel Response
8mo
Thank you for your feedback. We're pleased you’ve found a good work-life balance at Parexel — it’s something we strive to support across the organization. We appreciate your comments on career progression and are continuously exploring ways to create more growth opportunities for our team. We would always recommend having an open and honest discussion with your line manager and discuss such goals in your PDC. If you would like to discuss anything further, please contact me at Tom.McGoldrick@Parexel.com.
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