ICON is a nice place to work, but extremely budget conscious. - Clinical Research Associate ICON Employee Review

4.0
Apr 10, 2012
Recommend
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Pros

pleasant work environment, flexible schedule, supportive management, opportunity for travel, opportunity for personal and professional growth, a good place to get started in the industry.

Cons

starting salary in this position is low, there are no bonuses, the annual increase is next to nothing (1-2%), traveling takes over your life, submitting expense reports is insanely time consuming, sponsors are constantly trying to cut study budgets.

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5.0
Jun 4, 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Great work culture. Really nice management

Cons

It's hard to move up in the career ladder from within.

4.0
Jun 30, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Strong Leadership, Fair/Average compensation, Thrive Program (company strives to keep you employeed as Sponsor reallocations occur)

Cons

HR is very hands off. It is very difficult to speak to anyone. Not simple to call and ask a question. Everything has to go through a portal. This is challenging when there is time sensitive needs. They make it work but in my opinion, this is a 'con'.

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