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 3% 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 3.4 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 272 reviews)); "2. Pay & Benefits: I think the benefits are good and I like my salary." ((in 208 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 146 reviews)); "work from home is good." ((in 109 reviews)); "Working time is flexible and colleagues are great" ((in 106 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 196 reviews)); "most managers do things for the "sake of doing" instead of injecting real meaning into the actions they take" ((in 94 reviews)); "Slow to promote and develop employees Pay is low" ((in 73 reviews)); "No bonuses and no pay rises in some years." ((in 62 reviews)); "Poor leadership for the project is common." ((in 43 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

(3,835 total reviews)

Peyton Howell

77% approve of CEO

61% 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

3.4

Career opportunities

Parexel has an employee rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 3,835 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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4K reviews

4.0

Jan 13, 2026

Good company

Clinical research associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Work life balance, metrics are attainable

Cons

401k match is low, healthcare is expensive

5.0

Jan 11, 2026

It was a fantastic place to work and grow

Medical director, project leader

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

I worked at Parexel from 2007 to 2025. It was fantastic place to work and grow. I claim that Parexel had the best people in the industry. Fantastic culture, educated refined colleagues, superior technology.

Cons

The culture of excellence began to erode after Joe von Rickenbach sold the company. Nevertheless, I still believe it remains a strong place to work—provided one has the good fortune of being supported by a competent line manager. In recent years, however, there has been an increase in less capable line managers in leadership roles, accompanied by a noticeable loss of talent.

Parexel Response

2mo

Thank you for sharing your thoughtful feedback and for your incredible 18 years of dedication to Parexel. As someone who experienced so much of our journey, your perspective is truly valued. We're honored that you found Parexel a fantastic place to work and grow, and supporting strong leadership at all levels continues to be a priority as we evolve. If you'd like to share more insights, please reach out to me at Tom.McGoldrick@Parexel.com.

5.0

Jan 7, 2026

Supportive Managers, experience will definitely depend on Sponsor

Project specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

My line manager was amazing! Always willing to step in if there were any issues with the partnership. I also really enjoyed working with my Sponsor.

Cons

Promotional path can be slow.

Parexel Response

3mo

We're glad to hear you have an amazing line manager and enjoy working with your sponsor. If you'd like to discuss your experience further, please reach out to me at Tom.McGoldrick@Parexel.com.

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