ICON plc (NASDAQ: ICLR), a world-leading healthcare intelligence and clinical research organisation, has received multiple prestigious awards in the first half of 2025, highlighting its leadership in clinical research, AI innovation, inclusion, and sustainability.
AI and Innovation Excellence
ICON won the AI Project of the Year Award at the Analytics & AI Awards for its secure, enterprise-grade AI Assistant. This tool streamlines work across functions, automates tasks, and scales decision support via large language models (LLMs), with thousands of global users already onboarded.
Commitment to Inclusion
The company was named a Top-Rated Company for Women in the 2025 Ambition Box Employee Choice Awards, reflecting positive feedback from ICON employees in India and recognising the organisation’s commitment to fostering a workplace where women can thrive and lead.
Global Industry Recognition
- Awarded Best CRO in APAC at the 2025 Asia Pacific Biopharma Excellence Awards for outstanding contributions in clinical trials and bioprocessing.
- At the PharmaTimes International Clinical Researcher of the Year Awards, over 30 ICON employees earned gold, silver, and bronze awards or finalist positions, showcasing the depth of the company’s talent.
Sustainability Leadership
ICON was included in two TIME Magazine rankings:
- World’s Best Companies in Sustainable Growth 2025 – ranked #57 globally, the highest CRO and second-highest Irish-based organisation.
- World’s Most Sustainable Companies 2025 – one of only four CROs and nine Irish companies to be listed.
Executive Perspective
Steve Cutler, CEO of ICON, stated:
“These achievements once again recognise the dedication of our employees, who go above and beyond every day to deliver the best value to our customers. This is further reflected in the recognition our teams have received in the AI and sustainability space, and well-earned acknowledgement for how we are driving innovation for the future of clinical research and the planet.”
A full list of ICON’s awards can be viewed at www.iconplc.com/awards.
