ICON plc (formerly Averion International) Employee Directory
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing51-200 Employees
ICON plc is a global contract research organization that provides drug development solutions and services to the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device industries. It supports clinical development from compound selection through Phase I to IV, with a focus on strategic development, program management, and data analysis. Headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, ICON operates from 81 locations across 38 countries and employs around 11,200 people. The company serves sponsors in pharma, biotech, and medical devices, helping them advance clinical trials through development planning, trial management, and analytical services. Averion International Corp. was acquired by Aptiv Solutions and rebranded as ICON plc. In 2026, ICON announced expansion with a new research facility in San Antonio, Texas, along with satellite clinics in Houston, Texas, and Lawrence, Kansas, to broaden its clinical trial capabilities.