Focus on bottom line rather than people - Anonymous employee ICON Employee Review

1.0
Jan 12, 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

PRA International was a people-centred CRO which allowed for great people to want to be there. Once it was acquired by ICON, everything completely changed: layoffs, unreasonable stress and intensity.

Cons

Employees stretched very thin. Stressful and challenging work environment. People leaders have their hands tied. No opportunities for growth.

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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.

4.0
Jul 6, 2026
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Pros

Great benefits including PTO, health care and other benefits.

Cons

Very much a brother-in-law feel when it comes to promotions and praise. If you aren't in the cool club, you will be shunned and left out. Management also makes business decisions without understanding the niche part of the various industries.

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