Wonderful opportunity to gain experience (avoid at all costs if you already have that) - Research Associate Parexel Employee Review

2.0
May 16, 2012
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Every day I learn new things about the pharmaceutical industry, I feel privileged to work along side very skilled MDs, PharmDs, and psychologists, Most coworkers are willing to take on a mentoring role, Love the company's role in groundbreaking studies

Cons

Compensation is not commensurate with the responsibilities or the workload, Outdated technology, Accountability for the course of projects that you had no control over, Very high turnover of employees, Inefficiency tends to reign supreme, Unpredictable hours (very common to work weekends)

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5.0
May 6, 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Great company! Great benefits and flexibility

Cons

Not the highest pay, but ok

4.0
Jun 10, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

full service CRO, lots of capabilities and resources for global studies. good at linking up resources/talent to study needs. very inclusive and good at recognizing talent. people are seen and best contributors are usually taken care of.

Cons

lots of changes being rolled out with limited transparency. contracting can be challenging. site payments and study closeout are areas that need improvement.

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