Thermo Fisher Scientific Wins Top Honor at Clinical Researcher of the Year Competition
WILMINGTON, N.C. (November 20, 2024) – The PPD™ clinical research business of Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, has earned numerous recognitions, including the highest honor of “Clinical Researcher Company of the Year,” at the 2024 PharmaTimes Clinical Researcher of the Year-The Americas competition, which recognizes top talent in the clinical research industry.
More than 25 PPD clinical researchers also received honors in the team and individual categories of the competition. The wins reinforce the business’ commitment to recruiting the highest caliber of clinical research professionals, as well as the effectiveness of its award-winning training and development programs, such as the business’ Clinical Foundation Program and its CRA Academy. The programs explore theoretical knowledge and practical skills for monitoring clinical trials and guide employees along their professional journeys within the clinical research industry.
“This prestigious competition continues to recognize our outstanding colleagues by showcasing their professional skills and knowledge, further reflecting the impact they make in the clinical research field as they advance research,” said Cris Nieto, vice president, global head of project delivery, clinical research, Thermo Fisher Scientific. “We are dedicated to providing the highest caliber of service to our customers and we are successful in doing so through our ability to deliver quality and value through our highly skilled research teams.”
The competition, hosted by PharmaTimes, a pharmaceutical magazine that tracks trends and issues affecting the industry around the world, provides clinical research professionals an opportunity to benchmark their skills against their peers through various exercises and assessments, including a three-stage competition.
About Thermo Fisher Scientific Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue over $40 billion. Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Whether our customers are accelerating life sciences research, solving complex analytical challenges, increasing productivity in their laboratories, improving patient health through diagnostics or the development and manufacture of life-changing therapies, we are here to support them. Our global team delivers an unrivaled combination of innovative technologies, purchasing convenience and pharmaceutical services through our industry-leading brands, including Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific, Unity Lab Services, Patheon and PPD. For more information, please visit www.thermofisher.com
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