Good Place to Get Experience, but Nothing More - Clinical Research Associate ICON Employee Review

2.0
Apr 22, 2020
Recommend
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Pros

Great place to start a career in research and get your foot in the door.

Cons

The office is very political and management picks favorites. This makes it extremely challenging to move up in the company solely based on experience.

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5.0
Jun 19, 2026
Recommend
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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 27, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Great team up to director level. Good place to start career, however not many open positions in US

Cons

Contracts are often unclear not including all needed services, leading to financial overburn. The company relies on multiple tracking systems, creating inefficiencies and frustrations for employees, and prioritizes hiring in low-cost regions, which are known for high employee turnover.

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