Quality is now secondary or terterary to good CRAs that put ICH/GCP first. - Senior Clinical Research Associate III IQVIA Employee Review

1.0
Aug 4, 2014
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Pros

Typical Pros: average salary, job security (you won't get fired at Quintiles), good benefits, metrics are average, decent per diem (but not worth it anymore)...the hours requried for full re-imbursment or not possible.

Cons

OUTSOURCE, OUTSOURCE, OUTSOURCE....If you want to spend your hard earned time traveling and writing quality reports only to have your report comments sent back 4-5 times for rediculous revisions please accept a Q positon. Reports are outsourced to India employees that don't have experience in clinical research. This model is horrible and not worth the average salary and headache.

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5.0
Jun 20, 2026
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Pros

Resources and access to good studies to be successful in research, immediate PTO benefits, 401k match.

Cons

Growth opportunities/compensation - besides the annual merit raises of <3 percent I haven’t gotten a raise in 5 years.

2.0
Jun 17, 2026
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Great pay initially, especially after negotiating. People are very smart and willing to meet for networking and learning opportunities. Flexibility and work life balance is by far the best perk - especially since many roles are fully remote.

Cons

Merit raises have been subpar the last 4 years and do not come close to keeping with inflation, consistently the company cites great EBITDA growth but that never is shown in bonuses nor merit raises despite receiving “exceeds expectations” ratings. Parental leave is a nominal. Very easy to get “lost in the sauce” of such a large company.

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