Fortrea reviews

3.4

57% would recommend to a friend

(841 total reviews)
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Anshul Thakral

60% approve of CEO

46% positive business outlook

Fortrea has an employee rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars, based on 841 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Fortrea 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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841 reviews
4.0
May 18, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Broad role – Exposure to multiple aspects of the study lifecycle. Cross‑functional collaboration – Frequent coordination with clinical, data, and project teams. Leadership opportunities – Chances to guide junior staff and support team development. Structured mentoring – Solid onboarding and ongoing learning resources. Engaging work – Diverse studies and therapeutic areas keep the role interesting.

Cons

High workload at times – Fast timelines and shifting priorities. Process complexity – Large‑organization procedures can feel slow to evolve. Sponsor‑driven constraints – Limited control over certain strategic decisions. Resource challenges – Occasional staffing gaps can increase pressure. Global time zones – Coordination across regions can be demanding

4.0
May 15, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Good salary and opportunity for progression Excellent management team in MW department WHF and flexible hours

Cons

Occasionally high workload Still some uncertainty as the company recovers from the spin-out.

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