Great first job out of college - get experience with office "politics". - Project Manager I Parexel Employee Review

5.0
Apr 19, 2011
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Superb work/life balance Opportunities for career growth if one takes initiative Friendly atmosphere Overall, a good job to cut your teeth and pick up that initial experience.

Cons

Cube/office environment if that's not your style Skills and experience does not translate very well within the clinical industry. Either you progress fast or not at all

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5.0
Jun 16, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Well trained managers that empower you, truly listen to you, and only do well if YOU do well/ they provide resources and definitely offer development opportunities to those who want them AND have demonstrated they can maintain their scoped, regular duties at a high level of quality while working on special development projects Also unlimited RTO in US

Cons

no bonuses and too much focus/emphasis on how many years with *Parexel*, as opposed to how many years total you have been in the industry (ex doing site management at another CRO or Sponsor group )

1.0
Jun 25, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

The only pro is that they offer remote work.

Cons

I would give zero stars if I could, but since I can’t, I’m forced to give one. They seem to have layoffs almost every year. Their US-based pharmacovigilance team was also affected in 2024 and 2025. It really feels like a hire-and-fire culture.

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