Our mission is “patients first”
Parexel is a Clinical Research Organization (CRO) dedicated to supporting, developing and retaining a diverse, best-in-class workforce that is inclusive of veteran and military spouse talent. We know ‘serving’ is a core value of many of our military community. At Parexel, you can continue on your mission to serve, by joining an organization dedicated to improving the lives of patients worldwide. The skills and values you have developed in your military career or as a military spouse are transferrable to meaningful careers here at Parexel. In fact, we have many colleagues who have found success in information technology, data analytics, clinical operations, logistics, and more.
If you join us at Parexel, you will be joining an organization with like-minded individuals, who share a mission to put patient’s first. Not only do we support the military community through our careers, but we also support veteran patients through our clinical research work. We are proud to partner with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to bridge the connection between cutting-edge healthcare and access for veterans.
We are excited to welcome and grow our US-based military community, where we can support you in your career journey and welcome you on our mission where:
- Each person’s knowledge makes a life-changing difference for patients around the world.
- Our fast-paced environment and the diversity of medical fields we touch provides multiple opportunities to utilize your leadership skills.
- We have been recognized by FlexJobs, the industry leader in identifying flexible employers, for 10 years in a row! We do so by consistently providing flexibility and support to balance work with personal responsibilities and interests.
Explore all of our exciting career opportunities or browse our featured jobs below to make your mark.
Hear from Chief Information Officer and U.S. Marine Corps Veteran, Jonathan Shough, on what lessons and skills he learned from his military service and how he's been able to apply them within his civilian profession.
Grow With Parexel
At Parexel, we are dedicated to empowering our employees through diverse advancement programs tailored to individual's unique skills and goals. Investing in your professional and personal development is an investment in Parexel, and we want to help you realize your full potential and career.
Managing With Heart™
- Teaches new employees and leaders the essential skills to drive higher performance, lower turnover, and increased accountability - all tenets of our We Care Strategy.
Professional learning
- It's crucial that you find the best career development options for your needs. We offer a wide range of on demand and instructor led trainings at your convenience.
Advancing women's leadership
- We offer several programs to inspire and empower women who show promise as future leaders and are interested in taking their careers to the next level.
Navigating your career
- We empower our employees by offering virtual career and development programs to build meaningful experiences at various key milestones.
Winning as One Team
Thomas joined Parexel as part of Data and Technologies' inaugural internship program. From day one, he demonstrated a positive attitude, an eagerness to learn, and a commitment to excellence. Read how Thomas' experience as a U.S. Army Veteran has contributed to his career growth on Raba's team here at Parexel.
Your Expertise, Your Difference for Patients
During your time in the military or as a military spouse, you have lived and breathed dedication, mission-based work, teamwork, and leadership. You can find all of that here within Parexel’s supportive and thriving culture.
As a U.S. Army Veteran, employee Richard Swanson has not only served the United States, but has also personally benefited from clinical research. Watch here as he shares his compelling journey from military service to becoming a valuable contributor in the field of clinical trials.
I wanted to be part of something bigger. I wanted to impact my community and the world in a in a positive way and I think working in clinical trials in that environment, you get to see that the work you do matters. Additionally, living with my eye disease and benefiting from the output of these trials, it brings everything full circle for me.
- Richard, Manager, Project Quality & Risk Management, U.S. Army Veteran
With your experience in the military comes specialized expertise, the ability to lead others, and an understanding of the value of teamwork. The skills that you’ve acquired over time can be transferrable to roles at Parexel, and an asset to the way we support clinical trials — through our internal infrastructure or “boots on the ground” in clinical sites.
Featured Jobs
- Senior Administrative Assistant - Durham, North Carolina
- Associate Data Engineer - Durham, North Carolina
- Early Phase Opportunities for Veteran/Military Talent - Glendale, California
- Early Phase Opportunities for Veteran/Military Talent - Baltimore, Maryland
- Site Contract Leader - United States of America - Remote
- Senior Category Manager - United States of America - Remote
Our Employee Insights
We’re a dedicated group of individuals who are passionate about the science that brings new treatments and cures to patients around the globe. Among us are veterans who have worked successfully to design, optimize, and streamline trials for patients and sponsors alike. Here are some of their stories:
On U.S. Veterans Day, a group of dedicated Parexel employees came together to pay tribute to veterans by teaming up with the non-profit organization Veterans Bridge Home. Together, they planted flags as a gesture of respect and remembrance.
This marked the second annual volunteer event for Parexel's "Supporting Our Military Community" program. The program aims to foster connections, provide support, and empower veterans and military spouses while recognizing their distinctive skills and contributions to our industry. At Parexel, our valued colleagues who are veterans embody a core belief in service to others, which they bring to their work of serving patients worldwide.
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