Thermo Fisher Scientific Earns Clinical Research Company of the Year Recognition, Honored with argenx at PharmaTimes Americas Competition
WILMINGTON, N.C., (November 12, 2025) – The PPD™ clinical research business of Thermo Fisher Scientific, the world leader in serving science, has been named Clinical Research Company of the Year at the prestigious PharmaTimes Clinical Researcher of the Year-Americas competition – and was recognized for excellence with argenx, a global immunology company committed to improving the lives of people suffering from severe autoimmune diseases.
Together, Thermo Fisher and argenx competed in the global partnership team category of the competition, held recently in Raleigh, North Carolina, winning silver. This recognition reflects the unique partnership approach that argenx brings to every collaboration – characterized by transparency, mutual respect, and a shared commitment to innovation and patient centricity.
In addition to winning the company of the year award, the PPD clinical research business received three team awards and 12 individual awards highlighting the outstanding contributions of its professionals in advancing clinical research.
“Our collaboration with argenx at the competition reflects the strength of our shared passion for serving patients,” said Sebastian Pacios, senior vice president and president, clinical research, Thermo Fisher Scientific. “Being recognized as the Clinical Research Company of the Year is truly a testament to the hard work, talent and dedication of our talented team members, who are committed to delivering for our customers and for patients every day.”
“We are thrilled to see our partnership efforts recognized at the PharmaTimes Americas competition,” said Petra Van Vlierberghe, vice president, global clinical operations, argenx. “At argenx, we believe that true innovation in clinical research is achieved through collaborative partnerships built on trust, agility and a constant focus on patient outcomes. Congratulations to the entire team for this well-deserved honor, which underscores the exceptional talent, collaboration and expertise of our joint teams.”
The Clinical Researcher of the Year competition consists of a rigorous series of assessments, including a three-stage competition, where participants give presentations before a panel of experienced industry judges. The event was created to provide clinical research professionals an opportunity to benchmark their skills against their peers in a program of competency-based exercises developed through cross-industry collaboration.
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