ICON plc (Irish: IJF)
Dublin, 18, Ireland (Map) Phone: +353-1-291-2000
Fax: +353-1-216-2700
Primary US Office:
Subscribers Only http://www.iconclinical.com
Overview
By the time a new drug hits the market, it has passed through a series of clinical trials to demonstrate its safety and effectiveness; guiding drugs through that process is what ICON does best. The contract research organization provides drugmakers and medical device companies around the world with a broad range of services for their product candidates' clinical trials. ICON designs studies and recruits investigators; manages and analyzes trial data; writes reports and other documents; and assists with regulatory filings. Spanning the full development cycle, it also helps with preclinical drug development and post-approval safety monitoring. ICON has operations in more than 35 countries around the world.
Sample OverviewKey Numbers from Hoover's UK
Key financials for ICON plc (Irish: IJF)
| Company Type | Public (Irish: IJF; NASDAQ (GS): ICLR [ADR]) |
|---|---|
| Fiscal Year-End | May# |
| 2008 Sales (mil.) | £597.5 |
| 1-Year Sales Growth | 37.2% |
| 2008 Net Income (mil.) | £53.9 |
| 1-Year Net Income Growth | 39.6% |
| 2008 Employees | 6,975 |
| 1-Year Employee Growth | 24.3% |
Key People from Hoover's UK
Key people and executives for ICON plc (Irish: IJF)
| Chairman | Bruce D. Given (Subscribers see complete biographies -- view sample)
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|---|---|
| CEO and Director | Peter Gray |
| SVP Group Information Technology | Michael McGrath |
Top Competitors from Hoover's UK
Top competitors of ICON plc (Irish: IJF)
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