ICON plc Logo

ICON plc Employee Reviews, Feedback, Testimonials

Clinical research organization (CRO)Dublin, Ireland10,001-50,000 employees
3.8
5 reviews

About ICON plc

ICON plc is a global provider of outsourced drug development and clinical research services, headquartered in Dublin, Ireland. The company delivers end-to-end solutions across clinical trials, regulatory strategy, data management, biostatistics and m...

Detailed Employee Ratings

3.6
Work-Life Balance
3.2
Compensation
3.6
Company Culture
4.2
Career Growth
3.6
Job Security

Ratings and highlights for ICON plc are currently compiled with AI assistance from publicly available sources to give you an early picture. Worked here? Write the first verified review.

Are you from ICON plc? Claim this profile.

Filter Reviews

5 reviews found

Employee Reviews (5)

Read authentic experiences from current and former employees at ICON plc

5.0
Verified Anonymous

Clinical Research Associate Review

Clinical OperationsFull-timeHybrid
Aug 10, 2025

What I liked

Great training program, supportive managers, exposure to global clinical trials and SOP-driven processes. Flexible schedule most weeks and lots of learning opportunities.

Areas for improvement

Compensation could be more competitive with top pharma; peak study start-up periods are intense with longer hours.

3.0
Verified Anonymous

Laboratory Technician Review

LaboratoryFull-timeOn-site
Jul 11, 2025

What I liked

Hands-on lab work, consistent processes and decent benefits. Good exposure to sample handling and assay SOPs.

Areas for improvement

Staffing levels can be low leading to unpredictable shifts; limited career progression within the local lab team.

4.0
Verified Anonymous

Data Scientist Review

Data ManagementFull-timeRemote
May 2, 2025

What I liked

Interesting data challenges, modern tooling (Python, AWS, ML pipelines), very flexible hours working remotely. Team is collaborative and mentorship is available.

Areas for improvement

Promotion path can be slow and pay bands are conservative compared to some tech firms. Internal mobility process could be clearer.

4.0
Verified Anonymous

Project Manager Review

Project ManagementFull-timeHybrid
Mar 20, 2025

What I liked

Large global projects, good processes and PM tools, opportunity to work with experienced CRO leadership. Plenty of exposure to cross-functional stakeholders.

Areas for improvement

Bureaucracy can slow decisions at times; busy delivery phases require long hours. Culture varies between offices which can be frustrating.

3.0
Verified Anonymous

HR Business Partner Review

Human ResourcesFull-timeFlexible
Jan 15, 2025

What I liked

Diverse teams, strong learning resources, good HR tech and programs. Plenty of opportunity to partner with leaders on org design.

Areas for improvement

Company went through restructuring in 2024 which affected morale; pay freezes and unclear promotion timelines hurt retention.

Interview Questions

No interview questions shared yet for ICON plc. Be the first!

Questions & Answers

No questions yet for ICON plc. Be the first to ask!

Open Roles

See open roles at ICON plc