Is Parexel a good company to work for?

Parexel has an overall rating of 3.8 out of 5, based on over 4,468 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 4% over the last 12 months. 75% of employees would recommend working at Parexel to a friend and 63% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Parexel have been left by employees working as CRA I , Project Specialist and Clinical Research Associate .

Does Parexel pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Parexel employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.5 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Parexel. This rating has decreased by 4% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Parexel?

75% of Parexel employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Parexel 3.7 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.8 for culture and values and 3.4 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Parexel?

Drug Safety Associate (115) , Clinical Research Associate (96) , Project Specialist (94) , Project Manager (80) , Manager (67) , Research Associate (59) , Regulatory Affairs Associate (58) , Senior CRA (55) , Statistical Programmer (54) , Senior Clinical Research Associate (47) , Director (43) , CRA I (40) , Clinical Data Analyst (36) , Drug Safety Specialist (33) , Medical Writer (33)

What are the pros of working at Parexel according to real employee reviews?

"Good Work life balance and challenging" ((in 266 reviews)); "2. Pay & Benefits: I think the benefits are good and I like my salary." ((in 205 reviews)); "Many great people across the globe who are still motivated and are working hard to maintain a level of client trust and satisfaction." ((in 149 reviews)); "flexible and work from home" ((in 112 reviews)); "Working time is flexible and colleagues are great" ((in 105 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Parexel according to real employee reviews?

"Poor management whose only solutions were to say 'yes' to clients and their immediate superiors and push implementation on staff below" ((in 205 reviews)); "most managers do things for the "sake of doing" instead of injecting real meaning into the actions they take" ((in 92 reviews)); "no bonuses and too much focus/emphasis on how many years with" ((in 64 reviews)); "Poor leadership for the project is common." ((in 41 reviews)); "So much talk about following company processes, but HR allows upper Management to go around them." ((in 37 reviews))

What are employees saying about Parexel layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Parexel layoffs and their outlook for job security at Parexel in 2026.

What are the top reviewed Parexel locations?

Billerica , Durham , Boston , Raleigh , Baltimore , Waltham , Glendale , New York , San Diego , Los Angeles , Lowell , Research Triangle Park , Charlotte , Atlanta , Chicago , Philadelphia , Houston , Hackensack , Dallas , Wilmington , Austin , Horsham , Newark , Rahway , Saint Louis , Washington , Nashville , Indianapolis , Newton , North Billerica

Parexel reviews

3.8

75% would recommend to a friend

(3,841 total reviews)

Peyton Howell

78% approve of CEO

63% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.2

Diversity & inclusion

3.8

Culture & values

3.7

Work/Life balance

3.5

Compensation and benefits

3.4

Senior management

3.4

Career opportunities

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

4.0

Nov 4, 2025

Good company to work for despite my experience with my direct boss in the last post I had in Parexel.

Director

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Parexel is a good company to work for due to its culture and competitive compensation, and benefits.

Cons

I had the misfortune to report to a not-so-nice, verbally abusive boss in my last year with the company.

Parexel Response

6mo

Thank you for sharing your feedback as someone who spent more than 10 years with Parexel. I'm glad you found our culture, compensation, and benefits competitive during your long tenure with us. Your commitment to the organization for over a decade speaks volumes, and we're grateful for your contributions. I'm truly sorry to hear about your experience with your direct manager in your final year. This doesn't align with our core value of Respect, where we strive for supportive, compassionate, and kind teams. While we do conduct exit interviews to gather valuable feedback from departing employees, your comment suggests we may need to strengthen this process to ensure all voices are heard and appropriate actions are taken. Your feedback helps us identify areas where we need to improve our leadership accountability and support systems. If you'd like to share more details about your experience, please contact me at Tom.McGoldrick@Parexel.com.

3.0

Nov 4, 2025

Fast paced

Director

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Fast paced for technology changes. Opportunity for influence at senior level.

Cons

Fast paced for technology changes. Does not suit everyone

Parexel Response

6mo

Thank you for sharing your perspective as a long-term employee at Parexel. I appreciate your recognition of our fast-paced technology changes and the opportunities for senior-level influence. We strive to stay at the forefront of innovation in our industry, though we understand this pace isn't suitable for everyone. Your feedback about our continuous improvement messaging is particularly insightful. While we're passionate about excellence, we recognize the importance of celebrating achievements alongside our drive for growth. Finding this balance keeps our message meaningful and motivating. If you'd like to share more insights, please contact me at Tom.McGoldrick@Parexel.com.

2.0

Oct 30, 2025

Bitter sweet experience

Pharmacovigilance analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Steady job, work, environment, infrastructure

Cons

No growth, internal politics, hard to enter this organisation

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