ICON reviews

3.5

64% would recommend to a friend

(5,305 total reviews)
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Barry Balfe

55% approve of CEO

50% positive business outlook

ICON has an employee rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, based on 5,305 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The ICON employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology industry (3.5 stars).

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5K reviews
3.0
Jul 28, 2025

Just a normal Global CRO

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

WFH, Industry average annual salary

Cons

Huge gap in LM's ability

3.0
Jul 28, 2025

Working at ICON plc

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Many teams at ICON foster a collaborative and respectful environment, with colleagues who genuinely care about delivering quality work.

Cons

Changes in structure or staffing often lacked clear communication, leaving teams uncertain about future priorities or stability. For those impacted by layoff, notification processes could feel impersonal — a missed opportunity to reinforce dignity and appreciation.

3.0
Jul 27, 2025

Icon

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Great local team and managers who tried saving the job

Cons

Low pay, no growth opportunities

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