Parexel reviews

3.8

75% would recommend to a friend

(3,843 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 3,843 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
Jul 7, 2025

CRO clinical research

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

fairly straightforward interview, ok upward mobility if you're trying to be in clinical research

Cons

micromanaging, cycling through new managers, not much increase in salary in new positions. high stress at times due to being understaffed and high turnover. they wont hire enough people so they blow up your phone last minute to call you in for overtime, but at the same time they don't like to give it when you really need it. getting time off approved when you want it was also difficult and they gave you a hard time for it, sometimes it was whoever the manager liked who got approved.

5.0
Jul 2, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

“I’m incredibly proud of the work I did there—leading global patient recruitment initiatives and driving innovation in clinical trial engagement. I built strong cross-functional partnerships and delivered measurable results across complex, multinational studies. I’m grateful for my time at Parexel and the talented teams I had the opportunity to collaborate with.”

Cons

my position was terminated due to downsizing

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Parexel Response
10mo
Thank you for sharing your experience during this challenging transition. While organizational changes are difficult, they were necessary to strengthen Parexel's long-term sustainability. We deeply value your contributions during your time with us and understand the impact this decision has had. Our HR team remains available to provide support resources and references for your career journey. We wish you continued success and appreciate the skills and dedication you brought to our organization during your tenure. If you have any further concerns or comments, I welcome you to reach out to me at Tom.Mcgoldrick@Parexel.com.
3.0
Jul 2, 2025

Meh

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Good salary, benefits (mat leave- 26 weeks and Parents leave topped up), can work remotely

Cons

Boring repetitive work, more about metrics than actual contracts reviews, office location

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