Good for Experience. Terrible for Longevity and Loyalty. - Clinical Monitoring Associate Parexel Employee Review

2.0
31 May 2015
Recommend
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Pros

Good for obtaining experience. Nice health insurance.

Cons

I cannot echo another reviewers comments enough. Copied and pasted below: No good systems training provided for study specific duties. Promotions for less qualified candidates because they are paid less with less experience versus promotion for qualified internal candidates. SOPs are not well organized. A lot of the studies are not monitored thoroughly due to lack of experience/training for CRO staff. Not able to work from home as advertised per job posting. Points to reiterate: -Training does not properly prepare employees to complete assigned tasks proficiently. Not all employees understand what their assigned tasks even are. This is not specific to one position, but is systemic. -The CMA position is NOT a remote position, as advertised. Do not take this into account when considering your next career move. It is unfortunate and disappointing that the position is presented in a false light. -Management does NOT reward dedication, extra hours, or going above and beyond to assist study teams. Management is NOT loyal to their employees. -Employee turnover is excessive, and is not on par with other companies. Employee happiness and sense of well-being is low. -The CRA/CMA collaboration currently in place is NOT effective.

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5.0
16 Jun 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
25 Jun 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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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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