Absolutely enjoying it! - Clinical Research Associate ICON Employee Review

5.0
Jan 2, 2016
Recommend
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Pros

Whilst you are made to work hard, ICON also have a fantastic support network which ensures that you are always able to get support as needed. The company have really stepped up in the past few years when it comes to employee satisfaction and providing developments opportunities. Senior staff are friendly and welcoming, you do not feel intimidated to come to them for words of advice/support and colleagues are friendly (even when you are not based in the office). Great environment to work in. Positive environment which also allows for growth and development.

Cons

Very hard to strike up a work-life balance as you will most definitely have to be putting in overtime to complete the amount of work there is however this is expected from a Contract Research Organization where multiple trials are being ran. Office location are rather isolated with no great rail links which is why i've recently opted to work home base.

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5.0
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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
Jun 30, 2026
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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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