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
3.0
Oct 22, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Lots of great people and collaboration.

Cons

Promotions take a long time

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Parexel Response
6mo
Thank you for sharing your feedback. I'm pleased to hear you've experienced great people and collaboration during your time with us. Our culture of teamwork is something we value deeply, as we believe that together, we can turn challenges into achievements. Your observation about promotion timelines is noted. While we understand that promotion timelines can sometimes feel lengthy, we continue to support professional growth in various ways, like strength assignments and cross-training for other responsibilities. Your suggestion about leadership training for line managers is valuable. We do invest in our managers through our New Manager training and our ongoing Managers Matter program, as effective people leadership is crucial for team success and employee satisfaction. If you have additional thoughts, please contact me at Tom.McGoldrick@Parexel.com.
5.0
Oct 19, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Remote work is fantastic, unlimited RTO

Cons

Sink or swim environment, often freelance on multiple projects

3.0
Oct 14, 2025

Just floating

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Flexible work for most jobs Decent pay ast par with other CROs

Cons

Simply Floating with no real plan. Leadership lacks inspiration, weak and not very future worthy.

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Parexel Response
6mo
Thank you for sharing your candid feedback as a long-term employee. I appreciate your recognition of our flexible work arrangements and competitive compensation. Your concerns about strategic direction and leadership inspiration are important for us to hear. We recognize there may be opportunities to strengthen how we communicate our vision. We strive to provide clarity on Parexel's commitment to delivering above-market growth while accelerating the delivery of life-changing treatments to patients. India continues to play a vital role in our global strategy as we move forward. If you'd like to provide additional context, please contact me at Tom.McGoldrick@Parexel.com.
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