I would have worked at Quintiles forever if I didn't hate being a CRA so much. - Senior Clinical Research Associate IQVIA Employee Review

4.0
3 Apr 2014
Recommend
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Pros

I had a wonderful manager, wonderful co-workers and a great workload/travel schedule. Quintiles is a company that values their employees and will give you some amazing perks. I believe them when they say that work/life balance is a priority for them. Being a CRA is very hard, but they really did try everything in their power to keep me as happy as possible.

Cons

The problem for me was that I was hired into the highest level that I could advance to in my current position and I was nowhere near ready for any of the other positions I could have advanced into. I dare say that I was hired above my experience/ability level. A transition in my direct manager near the beginning of my tenure there presented another challenge as I completed much of the wrong training before being corrected on what I should complete. It definitely delayed my ability to make a contribution to the company.

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5.0
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Pros

Flexibility, Learning opportunities, good team, good line management

Cons

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2.0
17 Jun 2026
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Pros

Great pay initially, especially after negotiating. People are very smart and willing to meet for networking and learning opportunities. Flexibility and work life balance is by far the best perk - especially since many roles are fully remote.

Cons

Merit raises have been subpar the last 4 years and do not come close to keeping with inflation, consistently the company cites great EBITDA growth but that never is shown in bonuses nor merit raises despite receiving “exceeds expectations” ratings. Parental leave is a nominal. Very easy to get “lost in the sauce” of such a large company.

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