Great people & culture, but declining benefits and work-life balance - Clinical Research Associate II Parexel Employee Review

4.0
Apr 16, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

- 5/7 DOS requirement is fairly low and easily achievable - LM was very supportive and helpful - Study teams all had a good, collaborative culture in my experience

Cons

- Merit bonus is based on site issue closure and TMF documents, which are often not in the control of the CRA, so not actually achievable even when other metrics are being met - Upper management has been cutting back on long-time benefits (education, office supplies reimbursements, employee recognition system, etc.) - CRAs are usually split between 3-5 protocols, resulting in a ballooning number of sites and adding to CRA burnout

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5.0
May 6, 2026
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Pros

Great company! Great benefits and flexibility

Cons

Not the highest pay, but ok

5.0
Jun 16, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Well trained managers that empower you, truly listen to you, and only do well if YOU do well/ they provide resources and definitely offer development opportunities to those who want them AND have demonstrated they can maintain their scoped, regular duties at a high level of quality while working on special development projects Also unlimited RTO in US

Cons

no bonuses and too much focus/emphasis on how many years with *Parexel*, as opposed to how many years total you have been in the industry (ex doing site management at another CRO or Sponsor group )

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