ICON plc, (NASDAQ: ICLR) a world-leading healthcare intelligence and clinical research organisation (CRO), finishes the second half of 2023 with positive recognition as a top-rated employer and leader in clinical trial innovation.
In recognition of its Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) efforts and as an employer of choice, ICON ranked 88th in TIMEâs list of the Worldâs Best Companies of 2023, the highest ranking CRO within the top 750 companies included. The award evaluates companies using standardised KPIs on sustainability, revenue and employee satisfaction. ICON was also included on both the Forbes Worldâs Best Employers and Worldâs Top Companies for Women lists for 2023 and was the only CRO to feature in the âDrugs and Biotechnologyâ industry sector for both awards.
For the second year running, ICON received the Financial Times Leaders in Diversity Award. Selection for the award is primarily based on employee opinions of their own employerâs diversity and inclusion practices as well as those adopted by other prominent employers in their respective industries. This year, three objective indicators were added to calculate final scores: share of women in management positions, communications made in favour of diversity, and a diversity score calculated by data provider Denominator.
ICONâs commitment to generating opportunities for all stakeholders through sustainable growth and embracing emerging technologies was recognised by the Frost & Sullivan Institute, which presented ICON with the â2023 Enlightened Growth Leadership Awardâ.
Steve Cutler, CEO, ICON noted: âICON works hard to build an environment that nurtures growth and success for all. These awards also recognise our commitment to achieving our ESG goals by operating as sustainably as possible, creating an inclusive workplace, driving better patient outcomes, and ensuring the highest ethical standards across all our operations.â
ICONâs employees were also individually recognised for their significant contributions to the industry. Rose Kidd, President, Operations Delivery was included on the PharmaVoice 100 list, which recognises the most inspiring life sciences leaders. Multiple ICON employees and teams were recognised for their excellent performance during the year in the PharmaTimesâ Clinical Researcher of the Year â The Americas 2023 awards. ICON was also named PharmaTimesâ 'Clinical Research Company of the Year'.
In acknowledgement of its leading work in digital innovation, ICON was awarded a Silver StevieÂŽ Award at the 21st Annual International Business Awards for its AI tool, âCassandraâ. This harnesses real-world data to predict the requirements of US Food & Drug Administration (FDA) and European Medicines Agency (EMA) post-marketing studies. Additionally, ICONâs Independent Data Monitoring Committee and Endpoint Adjudication (IDEA) group was honoured with the 2023 AG Mednet âJudi Innovationâ Award for its efforts in optimising and accelerating clinical trial processes through collaboration and innovation.
ICONâs excellence in developing creative and strategic marketing campaigns was spotlighted at the 2023 MarCom Awards. The company was recognised with one Platinum and two Gold Marcom Awards in the strategic communications category. At the Graphic Design USA awards, it was a recipient of two Health + Wellness Design Awards. Furthermore, at the 2023 Rx Club Show Awards, ICON was an award winner in the print, interactive and video category.
A full list of ICONâs industry awards can be viewed at www.iconplc.com/awards/.
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About ICON plc
ICON plc is a world-leading healthcare intelligence and clinical research organization. From molecule to medicine, we advance clinical research providing outsourced services to pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device and government and public health organisations. We develop new innovations, drive emerging therapies forward and improve patient lives. With headquarters in Dublin, Ireland, ICON employed approximately 41,150 employees in 106 locations in 53 countries as at September 30, 2023. For further information about ICON, visit: www.iconplc.com.
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