You won't go far without your operational staff - Clinical Research Associate ICON Employee Review

1.0
May 27, 2011
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

- good training platform for self-training - good to place to start for the first year in clinical research - some people

Cons

- huge workload without appreciation for work done by CRA/CTA - growing pressure on profits and lack of understanding people motivators - no career development opportunities at all - chaotic implementation of changes, lack of change management - loss of corporate culture - relatively low salaries and no bonuses

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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
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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