International Clinical Researcher of the Year 2026

The PharmaTimes International Clinical Researcher of the Year Awards 2026 has now come to a close, and what an incredible success it was. We were proud to welcome outstanding talent from across the global clinical research community for a truly memorable evening of celebration, recognition, and achievement.

From inspiring finalists to well-deserved winners, this year’s awards showcased the very best in clinical research excellence. The atmosphere at the prestigious Royal Lancaster Hotel was electric, with industry leaders coming together to honour innovation, dedication, and impact across the sector.

Explore the full results here or browse our photo gallery here, and catch up on the standout moments that made 2026 such a special year for the awards.

We’re already looking ahead to 2027, with entries opening soon, and can’t wait to build on this momentum. If you’re interested in partnering with us as the competition continues to grow year on year, please get in touch with Michelle Legrand at Michelle.Legrand@pharmatimes.com.

This flagship competition invites clinical researchers from a wide array of job roles and sectors to compete against their peers in challenges devised by our executive steering group, comprised of top industry experts. The challenges for 2026 have been expertly curated to offer a challenging, interesting and highly rewarding experience; with the chance of winning a prestigious accolade at the end for individuals and for teams.

Competing is a fantastic way to gain professional recognition from senior clinical operations leaders and key stakeholders, leading to career progression and development. All finalists receive qualitative and quantitative feedback from the judges together with a signed Certificate of Achievement – a coveted accolade proving that you are amongst the very best within the industry.

The categories have been updated for 2026 with all-new criteria, creating entry points for newcomers to clinical research and also for those more experienced within their role. With such great rewards on offer, it’s no surprise our former finalists have given such positive feedback – see some testimonials here.

If you would like to know any further information on the entry guidelines, categories, or for sponsorship packages then please contact Luci Sargood – Luci.Sargood@pharmatimes.com