Does Syneos Health pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Syneos Health employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.5 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Syneos Health . This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Syneos Health ?

67% of Syneos Health employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Syneos Health 3.8 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.6 for culture and values and 3.3 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Syneos Health ?

Sales Representative (128) , Project Specialist (119) , Project Manager (106) , Clinical Research Associate (88) , Senior CRA (79) , CRA I (56) , Manager (55) , Senior Clinical Research Associate (54) , Director (52) , Senior Project Specialist (52) , Pharmaceuticals Sales Representative (50) , Associate Director (48) , CRA II (41) , Clinical Trial Manager (37) , Analyst (32)

What are the pros of working at Syneos Health according to real employee reviews?

"Flexibility and good work life balance" ((in 298 reviews)); "I was in INC research before it merged with Health Inventiv .Good culture and good people ." ((in 183 reviews)); "Great people and a lot of talent" ((in 166 reviews)); "Benefits are good and most people work remotely" ((in 165 reviews)); "The pay was good and there was plenty of work." ((in 115 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Syneos Health according to real employee reviews?

"When you have poor management your team fails because orders are just sent down without thought or consideration" ((in 165 reviews)); "No bonus pay incentive but expect you to work 50" ((in 91 reviews)); "Lack of decision making by upper management." ((in 40 reviews)); "Frequent layoffs since the acquisition in 2023" ((in 34 reviews)); "These have still not occurred this year and there is no plan or communication to do so." ((in 27 reviews))

What are employees saying about Syneos Health layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Syneos Health layoffs and their outlook for job security at Syneos Health in 2026.

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3.6

67% would recommend to a friend

(3,919 total reviews)

Costa Panagos

66% approve of CEO

55% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.9

Diversity & inclusion

3.8

Work/Life balance

3.6

Culture & values

3.5

Compensation and benefits

3.3

Senior management

3.3

Career opportunities

Syneos Health has an employee rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 3,919 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Syneos Health employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Pharmazeutika & Biotechnologie industry (3.5 stars).

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Reviews by job title

4K reviews

4.0

Apr 5, 2026

Good communication, but contract experience varies

Medical science liaison (msl)

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Overall good communication and transparency

Cons

Experience can vary depending on contract

3.0

Apr 3, 2026

Flexible

Senior biostatistician

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Syneos Health offers a highly flexible, fully remote working environment, which is its main advantage and can be especially attractive for people who place a high value on work-from-home flexibility and autonomy. For employees who prioritize remote work over other factors, this can make the role appealing.

Cons

However, the compensation structure is less competitive. The base salary is relatively low, and the benefits package is not particularly strong compared with other employers in the industry. Overall, it is best suited to people who are willing to trade stronger pay and benefits for the convenience of a flexible remote position.

4.0

Mar 31, 2026

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Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Flexibility Working from home Autonomy Salary

Cons

Workload Systems Constant Change Culture Resources

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