Icon,a global provider of outsourced development services to the pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device industries, has been named Best Clinical Research Organization in the Vaccine Industry Excellence (ViE) Awards.

The ViE Awards honor individuals, organizations and initiatives that have made significant contributions to innovation in the field of vaccines over the past 12 months. Icon was selected by a panel of global biotechnology industry stakeholders as the best CRO according to the following criteria:

• Range of services provided in niche and core therapeutic areas

• Methods of performance improvement or introduction of new services

• Attention to and quality of relationships with clients

• Reaching of milestones and final/ongoing outcomes

• Building and maintaining existing and long-term partnerships.