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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.
SmartDraft
Use AI to streamline site contract drafting, reduce negotiation cycles and accelerate site activation.
OMR AI Navigation Assistant
Gain quick, actionable insights from complex operational metrics with AI powered natural language queries.
Listening and learning from the voice of the customer
EngageAI
Our EngageAI voice of the customer platform transforms how we listen, respond, and act on your feedback.
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 Governance Committee
Our AI Governance 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.
AI at ICON insights and media contributions
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Media article: June 2026 Medical/Commercial Pulse Check
With the first EU JCAs finalized and CMS extending deadlines for its ambitious Medicaid international-pricing model, ICON and other industry leaders share how they are navigating the friction between global harmonization and local execution including the practical evolution of global pricing floors, the maturing role of AI agents, and the new reality of European access.
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Media article: When your CRO’s AI platform upgrades, who pays for the change management?
This article examines the operations and cost considerations of ICON’s AI platform evolution, following it’s partnership with Microsoft to scale the Orbis platform across clinical trials.
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Media article: ICON names Microsoft tech partner as Q1 results grow analyst confidence
This article reports on ICON naming Microsoft as a technology partner to scale its Orbis AI platform, while highlighting growing analyst confidence driven by improving performance and demand.
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Media article: ACT Brief: ICON-Microsoft AI Partnership, DCT Site Burden, and AI-Enabled Neuroimmune Discovery
This podcast discusses ICON’s selection of Microsoft as a preferred technology partner to scale its agentic AI platform across the clinical trial lifecycle.
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Media article: ICON selects Microsoft to power AI-enabled clinical development
This article reports on ICON’s selection of Microsoft as a preferred technology Partner, bringing Microsoft 365 Copilot, Azure, and AI infrastructure to scale its Orbis Platform and enable AI-driven clinical development.
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Media article: ICON selects Microsoft as preferred technology partner to scale agentic AI platform across clinical trial lifecycle
This article reports on an enterprise-wide partnership that brings Microsoft 365 Copilot, Azure, and Fabric infrastructure to ICON's Orbis platform, supporting AI deployment across study design, site operations, and regulatory workflows.
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Media article: From automation to autonomy: How agentic AI is redefining biopharma's digital workforce
This article will explore the emerging architecture of agentic AI in biopharma: what distinguishes agents from traditional rules-based automation, how multi-agent systems orchestrate work across fragmented environments, and why strong governance and upskilled teams are essential to preventing “black-box” operational drift.
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Blog: Real-time clinical trials: a pivotal shift and a global question
While the FDA’s direction is gaining attention, a more important question for sponsors is emerging: how will this approach translate in a global regulatory landscape?
Featured whitepapers
Integrating AI into clinical research: How AI is being used to enhance clinical development
AI is transforming clinical research – making drug development faster, more efficient, and more precise. ICON’s latest whitepaper explores how AI is already being integrated into clinical operations, featuring insights from the 2024 Citeline Survey and global research from Tufts CSDD and DIA.
Digital Disruption: Surveying the industry’s evolving landscape
The clinical research industry is embracing innovation to enhance safety, efficiency, and R&D returns, but digital disruption is progressing slower than expected. Our whitepaper analyses survey findings alongside 2019 results to uncover key factors influencing the adoption of advanced technologies like big data and AI.
Advancements in Artificial Intelligence for site selection
By harnessing the combined power of human expertise and AI technology, One Search delivers significant improvements across all key metrics, including recruitment rates, site identification speed, and compliance with project timelines.
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Beyond the token: Why real-world healthcare data and integration strategy matters
This whitepaper explores the challenges and opportunities arising from the proliferation of healthcare data, emphasising the need for robust data integration strategies to leverage this data effectively.
Applying AI to manage the risks and costs of postmarketing requirements
Our Cassandra AI system harnesses RWD on drugs and data obtained from the US FDA and EMA postmarketing requirements databases to accurately forecast whether postmarketing studies will be necessary.
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.