Industry recognition. See more on the awards page.
At ICON, we are at the forefront of innovation in clinical research, harnessing the power of Artificial Intelligence to transform the way trials are conducted.
Our AI solutions are designed to accelerate trial timelines, improve data accuracy, optimise resource management, and ensure compliance—all while maintaining the highest ethical standards. With our AI-driven approach, we are committed to delivering faster, smarter, and more reliable outcomes that benefit sponsors, patients, and healthcare providers for a healthier world.
AI champions
Our AI literacy program and network of AI Champions identify areas for greater efficiencies within the organisation.
Data scientists and engineers
Data scientists and engineers drive robust strategies, testing, development and impactful solutions.
Award-winning solutions
Multi-award winning innovative and pragmatic solutions delivering measurable and impactful value to our clients.
Our AI solutions
To provide a comprehensive understanding of our AI capabilities, we ve categorised our solutions into three main areas.
Accelerating trial execution
Our solutions in this category focus on streamlining the clinical trial process, from site selection to patient enrolment and study startup. These tools significantly reduce trial timelines and improve overall trial performance.
One Search
Identify the right sites and investigators faster, reducing time to site identification and improving patient recruitment success rates.
ICONex
Quickly identify key opinion leaders in all therapeutic areas including rare diseases, accelerating study design and startup.
Cassandra
Predict post-marketing study requirements early, allowing for proactive planning and reducing the risk of regulatory delays.
Enhancing data and resource management
These solutions are designed to improve the quality and efficiency of data management and resource allocation, ensuring that clinical trials run smoothly and effectively.
iSubmit
Automate document management for clinical trials, ensuring compliance and reducing the burden on study teams.
MRT COA
Stay updated with the latest clinical outcome assessments, providing comprehensive intelligence to optimise trial designs.
FORWARD+
Optimise your resource management with precise forecasting, targeted information and seamless automation.
Optimising operational efficiency
Our operational efficiency solutions are designed to transform the way teams interact with data and streamline critical processes, leading to faster and more informed decision making.
Study Startup Site Contracts
Use AI to streamline contract drafting, reducing negotiation cycles and accelerating site activation.
OMR AI Navigation Assistant
Gain quick, actionable insights from complex operational metrics with AI powered natural language queries.
Why choose AI at ICON?
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proven results
Our AI solutions have been recognised with industry awards and have consistently delivered measurable improvements in trial performance. -
governance
We prioritise responsible AI use, backed by our AI Ethics Committee, ensuring that our solutions adhere to the highest standards of data privacy and security. -
innovation
We are continually pushing the boundaries of what's possible in clinical research to make trials more efficient, safe and insightful.
AI ethics committee
Our AI ethics committee ensures ICON is fully compliant and that we act ethically and with integrity. We will continue to provide the highest standard of data quality and protect and preserve our stakeholders’ individual privacy, confidentiality, and intellectual property rights.
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Media article: Integration of AI in imaging clinical trials
Sophie Winandy, Executive Director of Medical Imaging, explores the benefits of AI and how it can be integrated throughout medical imaging within clinical trials.
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Media article: AI In Clinical Research: Now And Beyond
In this piece from Forbes, Dr. Greg Licholai, Chief Medical and Chief Innovation Officer talks about recent developments, regulatory considerations, and the promising future of AI in clinical research are reshaping the landscape of drug development and patient care.
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Media article: AI is game changer for toughest areas of drug discovery
Dr. Greg Licholai, Chief Medical and Chief Innovation Officer talks about how, with proper use, AI can help accelerate a new era of medical research.
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Media article: AI poised to revolutionise drug development
ICON’s Chief Medical and Innovation Officer, Greg Licholai, explores how AI is poised to revolutionise drug development process.
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Blog: How data science is changing the face of healthcare
In this podcast, Michael Goedde shares his journey in technology and his role in building the digital platform for healthcare systems at ICON.
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Media article: Turning an ocean of data into actionable wisdom to support optimal site identification
Travis Caudill, VP Feasibility & Clinical Informatics, offers his insights on how advancements in AI can help the pharmaceutical industry identify the best sites for their clinical trials through the harnessing of Big Data.
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Media article: Voice enabling participant diary collection powered by AI on AWS – Part 2
Considerations for integrating voice-enabled diary data within a clinical trial - an example of how ICON applies innovation to enable efficient patient participation.
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Media article: The silent problem: Machine learning model failure - How to diagnose and fix ailing machine learning models
This article considers the current issues around the applicability of Machine Learning Models.
Get started with AI at ICON
Ready to transform your clinical trials with AI? Contact us today to learn how ICON's AI solutions can accelerate your research and deliver better outcomes.