An okay first foray into CRA work - Clinical Research Associate IQVIA Employee Review

3.0
Oct 24, 2023
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Good training, and very good policies on travel and especially per diems. It was also a very tight-knit community, at least within the IQVIA employees within the FSP I was assigned.

Cons

• The inconsistencies in promotion time and salaries (some people came in as CRA IIs straight from a short stint in site work, then were promoted to seniors in a year, while others languished despite far exceeding metrics...and no, this isn't just me). • The many redundancies in the particular FSP in which I was assigned; these made it hard to be as efficient as I wanted to be, and took time away from other tasks. I wish there was more support from management on employee suggestions, as well. • Also, it would have been nice if I was given the referral bonus(es) I was told I'd get for referring two great employees they ended up hiring. In the end, they didn't give it to me for either, and when pressed said "look at the policy, number 6" or something; that number said something along the line of they could deny it based on business needs/purposes. Purposefully vague? • Health insurance leaves a lot to be desired, but is comparable to other CROs.

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5.0
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Pros

Beat support and leadership I’ve ever had

Cons

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1.0
Jun 30, 2026
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Recommend
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Pros

Remote work option is nice to have

Cons

Zero support from management, with employee development and team concerns often taking a back seat to other priorities. Morale continues to go downhill, and several colleagues exploring opportunities elsewhere or leaving the organization already. The culture is challenging, particularly around providing candid feedback, as employees often are tracker down and face negative repercussions and retaliations. Career advancement depends more on aligning with leadership preferences than on merit and performance. Would not recommend this company to those seeking a supportive environment with transparent growth opportunities. Overall, the culture is political and difficult to navigate.

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