Parexel reviews

Most of the management in IT is lacking (not too mention senior management runs their department by means of physical intimidation), there is no recognition for the work you do besides 5-10 employees out of 10,000-15,000 world wide that are selected each quarter! Department meetings state compensation is inline with region standards but this is completely false. It's unfortunate because there just seems to be a severe lack of support within IT, other departments within PAREXEL are rewarded when appropriate. You would think for a medical company they would have amazing health benefits, NOPE! Lastly, don't even think about being able to telecommute unless you are a CRA!

The workload is ridiculous. The company takes on more contracts than they have manpower for. The expectations for new employees who have no experience in this field are beyond unreasonable. It is a sink or swim environment. They assume if you are intelligent (based on your resume) you can figure everything out for yourself. This is all well and good except there are deadlines, angry clients, etc. and you don't really have the luxury of time. I essentially received no training. If you are intelligent and hardworking you will pick it up eventually, but be prepared to suffer the anxiety for about a year on your own. To top it all off, the pay is insultingly low. If you are right out of college, you will get good experience, but it will come at a price - your sanity. Stay long enough to learn what you can, then get out.