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
2.0
Oct 12, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Good benefits that are above standard

Cons

Poor leadership Work life balance- terrible Work load is heavy Leadership has been there for 15 plus years and has no fresh ideas Manual work with outdated systems

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Parexel Response
6mo
Thank you for sharing your perspective. We appreciate your recognition of our benefits package. I'm concerned about the challenges you experienced. At Parexel, we value empowerment and respect, and it's clear we didn't fully deliver on these values during your time with us. The clinical research industry faces increasing complexities and evolving demands, but we should be best equipped to help our teams navigate these challenges. Your insights on our systems and leadership are valuable as we work to improve both areas and bring fresh perspectives to our work. If you'd like to share more specific insights that could help us improve, please contact me at Tom.McGoldrick@Parexel.com. Your experience matters to us and will help shape our ongoing efforts to create a better workplace.
5.0
Oct 10, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

I had a great experience working for Parexel in Romania, I got nothing to complain of from my side.

Cons

Too much work from home, that was the only downside for me and the reason I left.

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Parexel Response
6mo
Thank you for sharing your positive experience. We're happy to hear that you enjoyed your time with us and appreciated the work environment we strive to create. I understand that the remote work arrangement wasn't ideal for your preferences. While many of our employees value flexibility in work location, we recognize that everyone has different needs when it comes to their optimal working environment. We value the contributions you made during your time with Parexel and appreciate your kind words about our culture. If you'd like to add further insights into your experience, please contact me at Tom.McGoldrick@Parexel.com.
1.0
Oct 8, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

- Flexible work from home option

Cons

- Lack of salary hikes and no performance bonuses, despite yearly promises - Poor work-life balance due to unrealistic expectations - Ineffective leadership with limited focus on employee well-being - Projects are often assigned without considering individual skill sets or career growth - Senior management lacks transparency and employee-centric vision

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