Eligible applicants include companies that partner with pharma and biotech to advance drug development, including but not limited to: 

• Clinical trial management
• Drug development strategy
• Data management and analytics
• Regulatory support and submissions
• Patient recruitment and retention
• Decentralized or hybrid trial models
• Sponsor partnerships and service delivery
• Innovative technologies supporting research execution

If you’ve delivered measurable impact, solved complex challenges, or set new standards in partnership, performance, or innovation—this program is for you.

Descriptions of each specific category can be found under the Categories & Criteria.

The finalists will be announced on April 9, 2026.

Winners will be announced on April 14, 2026. Winner profiles will also be featured in the Fierce Outsourcing Report publishing in June 2026.

The winners will be celebrated live at Fierce Biotech Week taking place in Boston May 13, 2026. For more information about Fierce Biotech Week, please visit: https://www.fiercebiotechweek.com/. 

The Outsourcing Report will feature spotlights and interviews of all category winners and will be promoted to the 300,000+ influencers and decision-makers who read and trust Fierce Biotech.

Yes. You may submit the same nomination to multiple categories or submit multiple nominations to the same category. There is no limit to how many applications your company can submit.

You can pay for your entry using a credit card at the time of submission. Submissions must be paid for by the deadline in order to be reviewed by judges.

Yes, we are accepting applications from anywhere in the world.

Each entry will be reviewed by the judging panel against the following criteria:  

• Innovation and Impact: The level of creativity and effectiveness in advancing research and development services within the life sciences sector
• Measurable Outcomes: Evidence of tangible results and improvements, such as successful trials, enhanced data quality, or improved client satisfaction
• Sustainability and Scalability: The potential for long-term impact and the ability to apply successful practices on a broader scale
• Ethical and Regulatory Adherence: Commitment to maintaining high ethical standards and complying with relevant regulations

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