ICON Plc
Hiring organization · Based in Emt, OR
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What the day-to-day looks like
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Benefits
ICON's career pages reference 'quality rewards' as part of their employee value proposition and state a commitment to empowering employees to live their best life both inside and outside of work.
Who they are
ICON Plc is a world-leading global healthcare intelligence and clinical research organization (CRO), not a traditional hospital or direct-care facility.
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More about ICON Plc
The company is united by a mission to bring new medicines and treatments to patients faster through clinical development, clinical trial execution, and healthcare data intelligence. ICON operates globally with worksites in multiple U.S. locations including San Antonio TX, Blue Bell PA, and Whitesboro NY, among others. For nursing professionals, ICON primarily employs Clinical Research Nurses who support the execution of clinical trials, ensure adherence to protocol requirements, and provide compassionate patient care throughout the research process. Nursing roles at ICON differ significantly from traditional bedside nursing, focusing on research protocol adherence, data collection, and volunteer safety monitoring in a clinical trial setting. The company emphasizes career growth, offering pathways to lead global teams, develop deep scientific or technical expertise, or work in-house with customers. ICON describes itself as fostering an inclusive environment that drives innovation and excellence.
ICON's mission centers on shaping the future of clinical development and bringing new medicines and treatments to patients faster. The organization's values are built around three pillars: People, Clients, and Performance. ICON states a commitment to empowering employees to live their best life inside and outside of work, supporting them in realizing their full potential. The company promotes a culture of innovation, inclusion, and impact, with a focus on process improvement to streamline operations, add value to the business, and meet client needs. A Global Code of Ethical Conduct emphasizes lawful and honest business practices, respect for employees, non-discrimination, health and safety, and personal data protection.
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What to consider
Glassdoor lists approximately 5,299 reviews for ICON under the title 'Pros & Cons of Working At ICON,' and a dedicated filter page exists for Clinical Research Nurse reviews. The company's own career pages emphasize impactful work and meaningful careers but do not provide employee satisfaction metrics.
The good
- Global organization with diverse career pathways including scientific, technical, and leadership tracks
- Mission-driven work contributing to development of new medicines and treatments
- Commitment to employee growth and realizing full potential
- Inclusive workplace culture emphasizing innovation and excellence
- Day shift schedules available for clinical research nurse roles (e.g., M-F 6 AM-2:30 PM)
- Focus on process improvement and professional development
The hard parts
- Some nursing roles are PRN/as-needed, which may indicate variable hours and less job security
- Clinical research nursing differs significantly from traditional bedside nursing, which may not suit all nurses
- Roles require strict adherence to complex clinical trial protocols, which can be demanding
- On-site work requirements with limited remote flexibility for clinical roles
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Clinical Research Administrator
Downers Grove, IL · Seen active last week
- RN
- Monday Friday; 8:00am 5:00pm (no weekends or holidays)
- ADN accepted
Clinical Research Nurse II/Sonographer
Blue Bell (ICON), PA · Seen active 2 weeks ago
- RN
- Day shift
Medical Research Associate(Certified Phlebotomist/Medical Assistant)
San Antonio, TX · Seen active today
- LPN/LVN
- Day shift
- LVN/CNA
- Night shift
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