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ICON Named Best Contract Research Organisation in Latest String of Industry Awards
ICON continues to be recognised by peers, employees, and organisations around the globe DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- ICON plc, (NASDAQ: ICLR) a global provider
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[{"type":"text","content":"\nICON continues to be recognised by peers, employees, and organisations around the globe\n\n DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--\nICON plc, (NASDAQ: ICLR) a global provider of drug and device development and commercialisation services to pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, and government organisations, is proud to announce it was named the “Best Contract Research Organisation” of 2021 during the 17th Annual Scrip Awards ceremony on 2 December.\n\nPresented by Pharma Intelligence, a premier source of information for the global pharmaceutical and biomedical industry, the Best Contract Research Organisation (CRO) Award acknowledges the critical role that CROs play in drug development. ICON was selected as winner of this top award by a distinguished panel of life science industry executives for the capabilities and strengths the company offers to partners, the ability to deliver results and exceed sponsor expectations, innovations, improving quality of data, timelines, and transparency, and streamlining data collection and reporting.\n\n“It is an honour to be recognised as the Best CRO at this year’s Scrip Awards,” said ICON CEO Steve Cutler. “All the credit in earning this prestigious award belongs to our employees who are passionate and committed to improving and saving lives. This recognition reflects that their vital work is appreciated by customers and held in high esteem throughout the industry. We join our global team in celebrating this achievement.”\n\nICON previously won the SCRIP Best CRO Award in 2019 and 2017. This latest recognition as the Best Contract Research Organisation continues ICON’s winning streak of awards and accolades this year.\n\nIt comes on the heels of ICON being named one of the World’s Best Employers for 2021 by global media company Forbes. This recognition is based entirely on employees’ on-the-job experiences and firsthand feedback.\n\nForbes – well-known and respected for its business lists and rankings – teamed with market research company Statista to identify the companies most liked by employees for its annual ranking of the world’s best employers. ICON represented the only CRO to make the list in a crowded field of more than 30 companies in the Drugs and Biotechnology category.\n\nEarlier in the year, ICON was also ranked in Forbes’ list of 2021 Best Employers for Diversity. In compiling this...