ICON reviews

3.5

63% would recommend to a friend

(5,322 total reviews)
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Barry Balfe

54% approve of CEO

49% positive business outlook

ICON has an employee rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, based on 5,322 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
2.0
Feb 27, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Gain industry experience. Possible to learn from talented coworkers. International exposure.

Cons

Meager annual merit increases that don't even match current inflation. Little to no annual bonus. Jobs moved from experienced staff in "high cost" countries (US, Canada, etc.) to relatively unexperienced staff in "low cost" countries (Mexico, India, etc.) with no regard for the loss of institutional knowledge or staff morale implications. The forced bell curve for performance ratings (which impact bonuses, merit increases, and promotions) is ineffective and demotivating.

1.0
Feb 26, 2025

Disappointing Leadership

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Transportation hybrid Benefits 60 percent office attendance

Cons

Heavy office politics Self absorbed managers No growth Less salary Toxic work environment

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