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Global Inclusion at Parexel
At Parexel, fairness and inclusion are not just ideals but foundational elements that energize and drive our mission to transform the world for patients everywhere. We celebrate the differences our workforce and patients bring and ensure an inclusive environment across gender, gender identity, race and ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, age or other differences.
"Our fundamental work in clinical research, is affected by having diverse clinical trials. And it's difficult to do that if we don't reflect this diversity as a company."
Peyton Howell, Chief Executive Officer
About Global Inclusion
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75 Patient Advisory Council meetings conducted between December 2019 and December 2023
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100% of employees receive inclusion and non-discrimination training
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45.6% of Vice Presidents are women
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64 % increase in spend with diverse suppliers since 2020
Our Approach to Inclusion
We drive inclusion through a strategic three-pillar strategy of Patients, People and Suppliers supported by an Executive Committee.
Patient Inclusion
Our approach to inclusion in clinical trials is reshaping the industry, helping to ensure trials are reflective of real patient populations. We’ve engaged with more than 75 Patient Advocacy Groups (PAGs) worldwide while leveraging groundbreaking roles like our Chief Patient Officer to enhance the engagement and experience of the patients we serve. Parexel is dedicated to being "Patient's first" and to doing it With Heart™, ensuring that patient inclusion becomes business as usual.
Xoli Belgrave
Executive Director, Patient Strategy and Insights
"We have to think bigger picture. Yes, we have the commitment to deliver on time and on budget for a particular project. But we also have an obligation to help sponsors to think about the end-to-end development, that is where the patient's voice is really important."
Discussions on Diversity
Chapter 1 – Bridging the Gap: Strategies for Addressing Racial, Ethnic and Cultural Disparities in Clinical ResearchChapter 2 – Beyond the Binary: Navigating Gender Diversity in Clinical Research
People
Our People are supported through a robust global inclusion strategy with a vision that all are valued, respected and supported for who they are, no matter where they are. This work is driven through steering and regional committees for all employees, business unit committees and leadership development training and programming.
All are invited to join Inclusion Resource Groups:
Aida Sabo is leading people inclusion at Parexel
"Nurturing an inclusive environment enables employees to bring 100 percent of their skills and capabilities daily to work. In an environment where people feel respected and are empowered to contribute their own ideas, the company will thrive and draw on greater insights as we serve a global patient base.”
Our Military Talent Community
"At Parexel, you're continuing to serve a greater purpose; the greater purpose is the continued health, welfare and well-being for patients." -Jonathan Shough, Chief Information Officer and U.S. Marine Corps Veteran
Partnership Spotlight
Fostering a workplace for all employees is at the heart of our global partnerships strategy. These relationships help us tap into different perspectives, enhance our cultural competence, and drive innovation in the clinical research industry. Learn more about our partnerships below and how we are committed to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive and contribute to our shared success.
Diversity Award Spotlight
Supplier Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
We're committed to increasing supply chain diversity by expanding our supplier base. In 2023, we spent over 11.7% of our addressable total with small and diverse suppliers.
To support this effort, we've joined several Supplier Diversity Initiatives, including partnerships with Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) organizations and Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) affiliates.
Our Procurement team has updated its strategies to promote supplier diversity and sustainability. This includes modifying agreement templates to include diversity and sustainability clauses and implementing the "Rule of 1+" program, which ensures at least one diverse supplier is included in all requests for proposals (RFPs).
Kevin Brandenburg is leading supplier diversity, equity and inclusion at Parexel.
DiversityPlus Magazine selected Kevin for his efforts and ability to influence change in procurement, sourcing, supply chain and supplier diversity. During his time at Parexel, Kevin has increased the organization’s focus on adding new diverse suppliers and enhancing existing diverse supplier partnerships, resulting in a 64% increase in spend with diverse suppliers over the last three years.
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