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 2% 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 3.5 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 (52) , 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 269 reviews)); "2. Pay & Benefits: I think the benefits are good and I like my salary." ((in 206 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 156 reviews)); "flexible and work from home" ((in 111 reviews)); "Good work culture is good" ((in 101 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 188 reviews)); "most managers do things for the "sake of doing" instead of injecting real meaning into the actions they take" ((in 96 reviews)); "Slow to promote and develop employees Pay is low" ((in 82 reviews)); "Over Workload and no bonus for now." ((in 62 reviews)); "Poor leadership for the project is common." ((in 44 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.

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3.8

75% would recommend to a friend

(3,831 total reviews)

Peyton Howell

78% approve of CEO

62% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.2

Diversity & inclusion

3.8

Culture & values

3.7

Work/Life balance

3.5

Senior management

3.5

Compensation and benefits

3.5

Career opportunities

Parexel has an employee rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 3,831 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 Farmacéutica y biotecnología industry (3.5 stars).

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3.0

Feb 11, 2026

Just another CRA job…

Remote site monitor ii

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

-Discretionary PTO -Great manager -IMVs are encouraged to be remote so not much travel compared to other models.

Cons

I work within an FSP and there have been 3 different model changes within the first year I worked there. It made it extremely difficult to understand processes, SOPs, responsibilities, etc.

Parexel Response

2mo

Thank you for sharing your feedback. Changes can make it challenging to find your footing and feel confident in your role. We're committed to providing our teams with the support, communication, and training needed during transitions. If you would like to discuss your concerns further, please contact me at Tom.McGoldrick@Parexel.com.

1.0

Feb 9, 2026

Probation period

Senior cra

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good hiring agent otherwise none

Cons

They can fired you while on probation period when you are on sick leave. Micromanaging of the highest level. No online before 9:00 or after 17:30. No offline between 9:00 and 17:30.

Parexel Response

2mo

Thank you for sharing your experience. Micromanagement doesn't align with our values of accountability and empowerment—we want our teams to feel trusted and supported. If you would like to discuss your concerns further, please contact me at Tom.McGoldrick@Parexel.com.

5.0

Feb 9, 2026

Great Company

Study manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Work life balance Salary Benefits

Cons

Many people were removed from FSP projects with no justification from the sponsor. If there would have been a conversation, a lot of GREAT employees would still be employed.

Parexel Response

2mo

Thank you for sharing your feedback and for your 5-star rating. I'm glad to hear you had positive experiences with work-life balance, salary, and benefits during your time with us. I also appreciate your feedback regarding FSP project transitions. If you would like to discuss your concerns further, please contact me at Tom.McGoldrick@Parexel.com.

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