Congratulations to Sophie Mepham on IAOCR President Appointment – APAC Chapter

Icon Writers / 08 Dec, 2025

We are thrilled to congratulate Sophie Mepham, Icon Group’s Executive Manager for Research, on her appointment as President – Commercial Sites Representation for the APAC Chapter of the International Accrediting Organization for Clinical Research (IAOCR) Global Best Practices Board.  

This prestigious role recognises Sophie’s outstanding leadership and commitment to advancing global standards in clinical research.

Her appointment comes at a pivotal time, following Icon’s achievement as the first Australian organisation to secure dual global quality certifications for research sites and workforce leadership.

These accreditations reflect Icon’s dedication to upholding patient safety, delivering high-quality clinical trials, and fostering a culture of excellence across our research network.  

Sophie is excited for this new appointment.

“I’m honoured to represent the APAC region and commercial research sites at a global level,” said Sophie.  

“This is an exciting opportunity to collaborate with industry leaders, share best practices, and help raise the bar for clinical research quality and workforce development.  

“I look forward to working with colleagues across the region to ensure patients everywhere benefit from world-class research and innovation.” 

For Icon, this appointment reinforces our position as a leader in quality research and operational excellence. It will enable us to contribute even more actively to the development of global frameworks, share our learnings, and collaborate with industry partners to improve patient outcomes and accelerate the delivery of new therapies to more people and regions.  

On behalf of everyone at Icon, congratulations Sophie – your passion and expertise continue to inspire us and drive progress for patients, researchers, and the wider clinical research community.

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