Pay High but burn out quick - Senior Clinical Research Associate Syneos Health Employee Review

2.0
21 Jul 2021
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

All the perks of a big CRO, benefits, per diem meals, etc

Cons

No work life balance, especially all remote monitoring. If you don't have 10 days visits a month, you will be ask to fill it up to help other trials with same sponsor. Managers don't listen to your overburn, since they are in the same situations. PMs have no experience in managing trials or CRA experience, they are basically promoted project specialist. Leads are dropping like flies, you have a skeleton crew on the trial. No immediate support when need...the list goes on, but its been like this for the last 9 months.

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5.0
21 May 2026
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Pros

Incredible management, very communicative, most supportive and kind people i have ever worked with. They want to see you succeed on your contracts and are your safe space for questions and learning. I have never been more pleased with a company. Unlimited PTO

Cons

Most of their recognition is paid out in internal points instead of actual money

2.0
22 Jun 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

You are never bored due to constant work

Cons

Lab is run horribly. Sample Management never sees promotions. Starting salary is good and then you’re trapped in quicksand. I was graded as the highest possible rating for my merit increase and got a $0.26 hourly increase. The company doesn’t care about everyone working on the back end of studies.

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