Supportive Until You Become a Mother — Anti-Woman, Anti-Family Culture - Senior Clinical Research Associate ICON Employee Review

1.0
Jul 14, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Great colleagues and talented peers across clinical teams. Remote flexibility pre-leave was a plus. Some managers do care — but their hands are often tied by upper leadership.

Cons

Took protected FMLA leave and returned to find my role was given away. Was placed in a “redeployment” program (THRIVE) with little to no actual support. Despite solid performance, I was forced to re-interview within my own company with zero success. HR refused to cite policies and claimed decisions are made “case by case,” opening the door for discriminatory treatment. I was told I’d be terminated if I didn’t find a new role — so I had to resign to avoid damaging my career. This company punishes you for taking leave — especially maternal leave — despite branding themselves as family-friendly. Lack of transparency, accountability, or empathy when it comes to employees balancing work and family.

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5.0
Jun 4, 2026
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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
Jul 6, 2026
Recommend
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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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