ICON Strategic Solutions

Jasra, our Clinical Study Manager, shares her transformative journey within the EmbRACE community, highlighting the profound impact of belonging and support. Together, we are creating a culture where every voice is heard and valued. Jasra is also part of our SPACE community group who recognise that our colleagues at ICON may need to step-out and step-in at different life stages in their careers. Read more about our community groups here: https://ow.ly/W5rj50SPkjX

Join us for a live careers event to explore exciting clinical research career opportunities at ICON in Korea! Don't miss this opportunity to connect with ICON experts and explore a rewarding career path.

We are pleased to highlight our DAWN community group at ICON! DAWN is dedicated to disability advocacy,creating connections, and driving initiatives that enhance accessibility. It’s a supportive platform where we grow in understanding workplace well-being and create positive change. DAWN empowers us to bring our commitment to disability advocacy back to our teams for a tangible impact. To understand more about our community groups at ICON please follow the below link: https://ow.ly/6JNx50SKjlG

Yesterday, across many of our ICON offices, we celebrated International Self-Care Day, emphasizing the importance of taking time for ourselves to recharge, rejuvenate, and reflect. Whether it’s a peaceful walk, practicing mindfulness (at ICON, this is available for all employees every Monday via Teams!), or dedicating time to your favorite hobby, self-care is essential for maintaining balance in life. Here are some highlights from our Swansea office, showcasing their wonderful activities: delightful healthy breakfast options, informative yoga leaflets, and an exciting Self-Care Lucky Dip! We would love to hear your favorite self-care practices in the comments below! Why not take a look at our current Swansea office vacancies here: https://ow.ly/Hp9Q50SJrxE

We are pleased to launch MyWhy, a platform for our colleagues to connect together with our mission by sharing personal stories about what motivates us to work in ICON. Each one of us has a reason to be in ICON and many of us have an origin story that fuels our passion for being part of a company that advances new medicines and treatments to improve patients’ lives. Our personal stories, whether from a place of hope or from a place of hardship, shape who we are, give us purpose and foster personal growth.

Sherry Qi, Financial Business Partnering Supervisor at ICON’s Dublin Office, shares her professional journey at ICON, highlighting key skills developed and new experiences gained within our Finance team in this insightful interview with Irish Jobs. Read more about Sherry's Inside Story on Irish Jobs here: https://lnkd.in/eXWzfR68

Early phase clinical research is key to refining the safety profile of new drugs and proof of concept, expanding on the data gathered in preclinical studies. Ensuring participant safety requires strategic planning at multiple levels, from protocol and dose escalation to personnel training. ICON is continuously implementing proactive participant safety measures to effectively mitigate risks in early phase studies, with regular safety drills being performed by both clinic and hospital staff to ensure highly coordinated response and execution. We have also introduced the Modified Early Warning Score (MEWS) - this is designed to identify disturbances in vital parameters and prevent further serious risk to the trial participant. Read our blog to find out more. https://ow.ly/eG6x50StFvZ #earlyphase

As we move swiftly through July, we wanted to reflect on an extraordinary June PRIDE month at ICON. This year's events featured a PRIDE history and dance music festival, engaging guest speakers, and Bracelet and Flag sales for PRIDE-related charities. Numerous office brunches and lunches united our employees, allies, and community members. The spirit of inclusivity resonated globally within ICON, fostering empathy and continued support. Our commitment to a diverse and inclusive environment remains steadfast, and we are proud of our collective strides. Thank you to everyone who participated and made this PRIDE month memorable. Follow the link to read more about Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging at ICON plc. https://ow.ly/UW3550SF3ls

Last month, on June 19th, many of our colleagues in the US celebrated Juneteenth, a national holiday that honors the end of slavery in the United States. Our US-based offices marked the occasion with various events, fostering education, unity, and reflection. From ice cream socials and history lessons to lunches and more, our teams came together to learn and celebrate. Below are some photographs from our Wilmington & Raleigh offices. Additionally, here is a video about our EmbRACE community group at ICON: https://ow.ly/8vFZ50SF666.

ICON conducted a multinational biosimilar phase 1 study for multiple sclerosis (MS). This trial was performed under high regulatory scrutiny and challenging pandemic conditions, with increased dosing targets requiring additional site activation. ICON’s early phase experience, bioanalytical capabilities, volunteer recruitment processes and site activation strategies delivered the trial successfully within the sponsor’s tight timeframe. Read more here. https://ow.ly/wTbW50Sq1T8 #earlyphase #biosimilars