Some benefits, but many frustrations - Project Manager Parexel Employee Review

3.0
Nov 27, 2018
Recommend
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Pros

Opportunity to work with colleagues from across the world, and potential to develop a good career. Lots of friendly colleagues. Excellent benefits e.g. pension, healthcare, additional holiday.

Cons

Very long hours and poor work/life balance. Dreadful staff retention - did not feel valued. Frustratingly complicated internal processes; too many different computer systems to perform simple tasks. Lack of focus on quality in company processes and applications. Massive resourcing issues due to badly managed teams, leading to constant disappointment for clients.

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5.0
Jun 16, 2026
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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 )

1.0
Jun 25, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

The only pro is that they offer remote work.

Cons

I would give zero stars if I could, but since I can’t, I’m forced to give one. They seem to have layoffs almost every year. Their US-based pharmacovigilance team was also affected in 2024 and 2025. It really feels like a hire-and-fire culture.

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