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PAREXEL Company Culture
PAREXEL Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews4.2/5
PAREXEL's Overall Culture is rated B+
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
CEO Rating
AExecutive Team
A-Leadership
A-Team
A-Environment
B+PAREXEL CEO
Top 10%Top 10% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Jamie Macdonald
77 /100
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Diversity at PAREXEL
Bottom 45%Bottom 45% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
C
Diverse employees at PAREXEL have rated CEO Rating, Team, and Executive Team as the highest categories they have scored
Women at PAREXEL
Top 25%Top 25% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
B
Women at PAREXEL have rated Executive Team, Leadership, and CEO Rating as the highest categories they have scored
PAREXEL eNPS
Net Promoter Score tracks your employees' overall score to this question: "On a scale from 0-10, how likely are you to recommend working at your company to a friend?"Top 35%Top 35% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
11
PAREXEL employees are 11% more likely to recommend PAREXEL as a great place to work
| 45% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 21% | Passives |
| 34% | Detractors |
Working at PAREXEL
Working at PAREXEL is rated highly by 135 employees, across various culture dimensions. PAREXEL employees are most satisfied about CEO Rating, Executive Team, and Leadership categories, putting PAREXEL’s culture in the Top 20% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 35% compared to other companies in Boston. See below in detail how working at PAREXEL was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at PAREXEL
B+
Overall Company Culture at PAREXEL is rated B+
Last updated months ago
Top
20%
PAREXEL ranks in the Top 20% of other companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
PAREXEL Employee Reviews
Out of 88 PAREXEL employee reviews, 83% were positive. The remaining 17% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping PAREXEL improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 83% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 17% |
Positive Reviews From PAREXEL Employees
- What makes you most happy at work?My team and the variety of work make me feel good about what I do.
- What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?My team in particular has a strong sense of collaboration, and a drive to always improve. We are perceived well by leadership and other teams, and that makes me feel proud.
- What are some of the best things about your team?My team is global and diverse. I have colleagues around the world that bring different perspectives and expertise and I have learned so much from them.
Constructive Feedback From PAREXEL Employees
- What would you improve about your company's interview process?It can be streamlined to a shorter duration
- Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?I felt undervalued because my competences were used and valued
- What does the leadership team need to get better at?be leaders - focus on business and people competences rather than process and micro-power
PAREXEL Company Information
PAREXEL Company Overview
biopharmaceutical services company
PAREXEL Mission, Vision & Values
PAREXEL Mission & Values
Parexel's mission is to combine the strength of our expertise, experience and innovation to advance the worldwide success of the biopharmaceutical and medical device industries in preventing and curing disease.
PAREXEL Vision Statement
Parexel is focused on the development of innovative new therapies to improve the world’s health. We do this by providing a suite of groundbreaking biopharmaceutical development services that help customers across the globe transform scientific discoveries into new treatments for patients. From clinical trial design to regulatory and consulting services to commercial and market access, our therapeutic, technical, and functional ability is underpinned by a deep conviction in what we do.
| Headquarter | 195 West St Waltham, MA 02451 United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.parexel.com |
| Founding Date | 1983 |
| Company Status | Public |
| Jobs | jobs.parexel.com/ |
| Social Sites |
PAREXEL Competitors
PAREXEL competitors include CRF Health and PPD. PAREXEL ranks 2nd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how PAREXEL compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
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PAREXEL Employees
135 employees at PAREXEL have reviewed PAREXEL across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was months ago.
Overall, the 135 PAREXEL employees give their leadership a grade of A-, or Top 15% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at PAREXEL are generally satisfied with their total compensation at PAREXEL, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at PAREXEL are pleased with their team. 135 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers an A-. The majority believe the meetings at PAREXEL are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at PAREXEL believe the environment at PAREXEL is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at PAREXEL is extremely fast. About 52% of the employees at PAREXEL work 8 hours or less, while 6% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at PAREXEL are generally happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
Joining PAREXEL - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in Boston about their company is that it was very prepared on their first day. Boston employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 75% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
PAREXEL KPIs and OKRs
At this moment no PAREXEL employees have provided insight into whether or not they clearly understand PAREXEL's KPIs and OKRs.
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PAREXEL CEO & Leadership
PAREXEL CEO - Jamie Macdonald
77 /100
PAREXEL’s CEO Jamie Macdonald started in this role in 2018. Jamie’s approval rate is in the Top 10% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 20% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in Boston. PAREXEL’s CEO is highly regarded especially by employees in the HR department, employees with 6 to 10 Years experience, and Female employees. However, employees in the Operations department, African American/Black employees, and employees with 3 to 6 Years experience have a less favorable view of the CEO and believe there is room for improvement. Compared to PAREXEL’s competitors, Jamie Macdonald ranks right above PPD CEO David Simmons. Under Macdonald’s leadership, PAREXEL employee respondents are most happy about their Executive Team and the company’s Leadership. Office Culture and Professional Development are two areas, according to respondents, where PAREXEL could stand to see real improvement.
PAREXEL Leadership
The PAREXEL Executive Team is rated an “A-” and led by CEO Jamie Macdonald, Corporate Vice President, Chief Marketing Officer Sean Gallimore, and Senior VP, Global Business Development David Godwin
Jamie Macdonald CEO / President
Jamie Macdonald serves as the CEO / President of PAREXEL.
Sean Gallimore Corporate Vice President, Chief Marketing Officer
Sean Gallimore serves as the Corporate Vice President, Chief Marketing Officer of PAREXEL. Sean started at PAREXEL in... read more
David Godwin Senior VP, Global Business Development
David Godwin serves as the Senior VP, Global Business Development of PAREXEL. David started at PAREXEL in Dec of 2004.... read more
Sy Pretorius Senior Vice President & Chief Scientific Officer
Sy Pretorius serves as the Senior Vice President & Chief Scientific Officer of PAREXEL. Sy started at PAREXEL in Jul of... read more
Jason Martin Corporate Vice President, Global Data Operations
Jason Martin serves as the Corporate Vice President, Global Data Operations of PAREXEL. Jason started at PAREXEL in Oct... read more
Todd Glendye Vice President, Worldwide IT Operations
Todd Glendye serves as the Vice President, Worldwide IT Operations of PAREXEL. Todd started at PAREXEL in Feb of 2008.... read more
Elizabeth Carter Vice President, Client Delivery Clinical Research Operations
Elizabeth Carter serves as the Vice President, Client Delivery Clinical Research Operations of PAREXEL. Elizabeth... read more
PAREXEL Salaries
How much does PAREXEL pay?
45 employees at PAREXEL rank their Compensation in the Top 50% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 138 ratings) while 43 employees at PAREXEL rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 40% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 43 ratings).
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $185k | $185k | 1st Percentile |
20th Percentile $211k | $211k | 20th Percentile |
40th Percentile $230k | $230k | 40th Percentile |
60th Percentile $254k | $254k | 60th Percentile |
80th Percentile $280k | $280k | 80th Percentile |
100th Percentile $292k | $292k | 100th Percentile |
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Average Compensation
$237,722*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Diversity & Inclusion at PAREXEL
Diverse employees at PAREXEL score the company 64/100 across various culture categories, placing PAREXEL in the Bottom 45% of companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at PAREXEL across various culture dimensions.
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PAREXEL Perks & Benefits
Health & Wellness
- Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
- PTO / Vacation Policy
PAREXEL PTO
PAREXEL's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 15-20 days off a year.
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PAREXEL Careers
PAREXEL Jobs
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H1B Visa
In 2019, PAREXEL applied for 56 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 93% were approved.
Work Permit Application Outcome
56
Total Applied
H1B Applications Outcome
- 93% Granted (52 out of 56)
- 0% Denied ( out of 56)
- 0% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection ( out of 56)
- 7% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer (4 out of 56)
This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data
Let PAREXEL Know You Want To Work There
Overview of Candidates Interested in PAREXEL on Comparably
Candidates By Department
All Industries | 100% |
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Candidates By Location
Somerville | 100% |
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Frequently Asked Questions regarding PAREXEL
What is PAREXEL address?
PAREXEL location is at 195 West St
Who is the CEO of PAREXEL?
PAREXEL CEO is Jamie Macdonald, their score by employees is 77
What is PAREXEL eNPS?
The eNPS for PAREXEL is 11
Who are PAREXEL competitors?
PAREXEL main competitors are CRF Health, PPD
What are the benefits at PAREXEL?
PAREXEL perks and benefits are Health Insurance & PTO / Vacation Policy
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