A good company for remote workers - Medical Writer ICON Employee Review

4.0
Nov 13, 2025
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Pros

Working as a Medical Writer at ICON plc was a highly rewarding experience. I gained exposure to diverse therapeutic areas and global regulatory documentation. The collaborative, science-driven culture strengthened my writing and analytical skills. ICON’s focus on quality, compliance, and professional growth supported continuous learning. Overall, it was a fulfilling role contributing to impactful clinical research worldwide.

Cons

Working as a Medical Writer at ICON plc was rewarding but came with challenges. Being fully or partly remote sometimes made collaboration less seamless. Workloads could be heavy, especially during tight regulatory timelines. Coordinating across multiple time zones and mixed cultures required extra effort. Despite this, the experience strengthened my adaptability and global communication skills.

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5.0
Jun 19, 2026
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Pros

Really great manager. Remote work major plus. No micro management. Great pay

Cons

Annual salary increase this year isn't until September which is odd.

1.0
Jul 20, 2026
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Pros

Most entry level people were hard working, helpful, and pleasant to work with

Cons

Turnover was incredibly high because management was unhelpful, rude, and pay was so low good employees left very quickly

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