Parexel
Leading Global Clinical Research Organization that supports pharma and biotech companies in managing clinical trials.
Parexel offers a comprehensive suite of services across the drug development continuum from outsourced clinical research services to regulatory, market access, and strategy consulting services
- Sector
Healthcare
- Country
United States
- Fund
EQT IX
- Entry
2021
Responsible Advisor
Eric Liu

About Parexel
Parexel offers significant expertise across the drug development continuum and offers a comprehensive suite of outsourced clinical research services, as well as regulatory, market access, and strategy consulting services. Parexel has a strong market position in oncology, biotech, phase II-III trials, and Asia. Over the last few years, Parexel has been a driving force in the market shift towards decentralized clinical trials and increased patient diversity.
Parexel was founded in 1982 and is headquartered in Durham, North Carolina. The company has more than 21,000 employees globally.
Market Trends and Drivers
The Clinical Research market is an attractive industry that is benefitting from secular growth in pharmaceutical R&D spend, increasing clinical trial complexity, growth in biotech funding, and increased outsourcing of clinical research
Investment Potential
EQT and Goldman Sachs Asset Management will support Parexel through accelerating investments into Biotech and Asia, integrating solutions from best-of-breed technology solutions, investing in data & analytics capabilities, and continuing to drive organizational efficiencies to drive best-in-class operational performance
Board of directors
Chairperson
Sheri McCoy
Board member
Susan Salka
Board member
Bill Chase
Board member
Maykin Ho
Board member
Jamie Macdonald
Board member
Michael Bruun
Board member
John Groetelaars
Board member
Peyton Howell
Board member
Eric Liu
Management
CEO
Peyton Howell
CFO
Greg Rush
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