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Top 25 Clinical trial research companies worldwide

Name: Clinical trial research companies worldwide
Creator: RevenueBase
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Compiled by the RevenueBase Data Team Data refreshed Oct 9, 2026 6,357 companies tracked

RevenueBase identified 6,357 company matches for clinical trial research companies worldwide as of October 2026 and tracks 283,876 professional contacts across them, including 114,123 with verified work emails. The United States is the largest market and London the largest hub.

This list covers company matches for clinical trial research companies worldwide, found by RevenueBase SmartSearch using the meaning of business descriptions in its company graph at Exact. Ranked by professionals tracked, largest first. Rows show recorded descriptions where available, Exact search membership and the snapshot date. Data refreshed October 9, 2026. Country and city lists for clinical trial research companies follow the table.

Published by RevenueBase, a B2B data infrastructure company. This list was built with RevenueBase SmartSearch, the natural-language company search RevenueBase customers use to build their own targeted lists and unlock verified emails and direct dials at the companies on them. How these lists are built and judged.

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6,357Companies

283,876Contacts tracked

114,123Verified emails

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The 25 largest clinical trial research companies worldwide

Ranked by team size

Top 25 of 6,357 company matches for clinical trial research companies worldwide, ordered by professional contacts tracked in RevenueBase, largest first. Recorded Oct 9, 2026. The RevenueBase SmartSearch column shows Exact match membership in this saved search. Click a contact count to view that company's people. Totals use company locations recorded by RevenueBase; the displayed preview is a smaller selection.
#	Company	RevenueBase SmartSearch	Headquarters	Employees	Contacts
1	Icon PLC	Exact match	Dublin, JapanHQ recorded Oct 9, 2026	10001+	27,739 contacts →
	Exact match “Since our foundation in Dublin, Ireland in 1990, our mission has been to help our clients to accelerate the development of drugs and devices that save lives and improve quality of…” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Oct 9, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
2	Parexel	Exact match	Raleigh, NC, United StatesHQ recorded Oct 9, 2026	10001+	19,864 contacts →
	Exact match “Parexel is a leading global clinical research organization (CRO) providing insights-driven Clinical and Consulting solutions to the world’s life sciences industry.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Oct 9, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
3	PPD	Exact match	Wilmington, NC, United StatesHQ recorded Oct 9, 2026	10001+	19,757 contacts →
	Exact match “PPD is part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, the world leader in serving science.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Oct 9, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
4	Fortrea	Exact match	Research Triangle Park, NC, United StatesHQ recorded Oct 9, 2026	10001+	10,915 contacts →
	Exact match “Fortrea (Nasdaq: FTRE) is a leading global clinical research organization (CRO) dedicated to providing innovative clinical development solutions to the life sciences industry.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Oct 9, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
5	Medpace	Exact match	Cincinnati, OH, United StatesHQ recorded Oct 9, 2026	5,001-10,000	6,234 contacts →
	Exact match “Medpace is a scientifically-driven, global, full-service clinical contract research organization (CRO) providing Phase I-IV clinical development services to the biotechnology…” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Oct 9, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
6	Covance	Exact match	Princeton, NJ, United StatesHQ recorded Oct 9, 2026	10001+	5,059 contacts →
	Exact match “As the drug development business of Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings (Labcorp) and the world’s most comprehensive drug development #CRO service company, we have helped…” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Oct 9, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
7	Worldwide Clinical Trials	Exact match	Research Triangle Park, NC, United StatesHQ recorded Oct 9, 2026	1,001-5,000	3,794 contacts →
	Exact match “Worldwide Clinical Trials (Worldwide) is a global CRO serving development-driven biopharmaceutical companies, with more than 4,400 professionals operating across more than 70…” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Oct 9, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
8	Medidata Solutions	Exact match	New York, NY, United StatesHQ recorded Oct 9, 2026	1,001-5,000	2,678 contacts →
	Exact match “Medidata is powering smarter treatments and healthier people through digital solutions to support clinical trials.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Oct 9, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
9	Premier Research	Exact match	Morrisville, NC, United StatesHQ recorded Oct 9, 2026	1,001-5,000	2,670 contacts →
	Exact match “Premier Research International LLC (Premier) is a global leader in clinical research and consulting services with expertise in driving an efficient and effective path to market…” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Oct 9, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
10	PSI CRO	Exact match	Zug, SwitzerlandHQ recorded Oct 9, 2026	1,001-5,000	2,622 contacts →
	Exact match “PSI is a leading full-service global Contract Research Organization whose key strength is predictable patient enrollment across multiple therapeutic areas.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Oct 9, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
11	Propharma	Exact match	Raleigh, NC, United StatesHQ recorded Oct 9, 2026	1,001-5,000	2,144 contacts →
	Exact match “At ProPharma, we help pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device companies bring life-changing therapies to market.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Oct 9, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
12	Signant Health	Exact match	Blue Bell, PA, United StatesHQ recorded Oct 9, 2026	1,001-5,000	2,127 contacts →
	Exact match “For 25+ years, Signant Health has been pioneering solutions and methodologies that propel clinical research programs toward regulatory success.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Oct 9, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
13	Precision For Medicine	Exact match	Bethesda, MD, United StatesHQ recorded Oct 9, 2026	1,001-5,000	1,917 contacts →
	Exact match “Precision for Medicine is an industry-leading global clinical research services organization, purpose-built to improve the clinical research and development process for new…” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Oct 9, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
14	Novotech	Exact match	Singapore, AustraliaHQ recorded Oct 9, 2026	1,001-5,000	1,906 contacts →
	Exact match “Novotech is a globally recognized full-service clinical research organization (CRO) and scientific advisory company that provides biotech and small- to mid-sized pharma companies…” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Oct 9, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
15	Altasciences	Exact match	Laval, QC, CanadaHQ recorded Oct 9, 2026	1,001-5,000	1,781 contacts →
	Exact match “Outsourcing made easy with a one-stop solution to early-phase drug development.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Oct 9, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
16	Cliantha Research Limited	Exact match	Ahmedabad, IndiaHQ recorded Oct 9, 2026	1,001-5,000	1,615 contacts →
	Exact match “Cliantha Research, full-service clinical research organization (CRO), provides comprehensive and integrated offerings in Early Phase (BA/BE and Phase I) trials, Late Phase (Phase…” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Oct 9, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
17	Advarra	Exact match	Columbia, MD, United StatesHQ recorded Oct 9, 2026	501-1,000	1,604 contacts →
	Exact match “Advarra provides the platform, insights, and expertise that make clinical trials more efficient and connected.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Oct 9, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
18	CYTEL	Exact match	Cambridge, MA, United StatesHQ recorded Oct 9, 2026	1,001-5,000	1,574 contacts →
	Exact match “Cytel is the world’s leading data-science CRO, driving advancements in human health through robust analytics and innovative clinical trial software.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Oct 9, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
19	Clinchoice	Exact match	Horsham, PA, United StatesHQ recorded Oct 9, 2026	1,001-5,000	1,572 contacts →
	Exact match “ClinChoice is a leading global full & functional service CRO, renowned for its exceptional product development and lifecycle management capabilities across the pharmaceutical…” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Oct 9, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
20	Veeda Lifesciences	Exact match	Ahmedabad, IndiaHQ recorded Oct 9, 2026	501-1,000	1,319 contacts →
	Exact match “We partner with innovator and generic companies using our high-quality infrastructure and a global network of clinical trial sites, to launch novel therapies and new products for…” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Oct 9, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
21	NAMSA	Exact match	Toledo, OH, United StatesHQ recorded Oct 9, 2026	1,001-5,000	1,313 contacts →
	Exact match “Helping medical device Sponsors improve healthcare since 1967, NAMSA is the world’s leading MedTech Contract Research Organization (CRO) offering global end-to-end development…” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Oct 9, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
22	Suvoda	Exact match	Conshohocken, PA, United StatesHQ recorded Oct 9, 2026	1,001-5,000	1,303 contacts →
	Exact match “Suvoda is a global clinical trial technology company, now strengthened by our merger with Greenphire.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Oct 9, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
23	Lambda Therapeutic Research	Exact match	Ahmedabad, IndiaHQ recorded Oct 9, 2026	1,001-5,000	1,272 contacts →
	Exact match “Lambda Therapeutic Research is a leading full-service Global Clinical Research Organization (CRO) headquartered in Ahmedabad (India), with facilities and operations in Mehsana…” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Oct 9, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
24	Perceptive INC	Exact match	London, United KingdomHQ recorded Oct 9, 2026	1,001-5,000	1,238 contacts →
	Exact match “Expanding on their combined 50-year history, Perceptive provides best-in-class specialist support to global pharmaceutical, biotech, and clinical research organizations, spanning…” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Oct 9, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
25	Vimta Labs LTD	Exact match	Hyderabad, IndiaHQ recorded Oct 9, 2026	1,001-5,000	1,210 contacts →
	Exact match “Founded in 1984 with headquarters in Hyderabad, India, VIMTA LABS LTD.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Oct 9, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase

RevenueBase SmartSearch

Describe a niche business in your own words. RevenueBase SmartSearch compares the meaning of your description with company business descriptions compiled in the RevenueBase company graph. Exact, Similar, Related and Broad control how closely companies must fit.

This list uses Exact for “clinical trial research companies”. Each Exact match badge shows membership in that saved search; it is not an individual similarity score or a service-quality rating. Recorded descriptions are shown where available.

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Clinical trial research companies worldwide at a glance

As of Oct 9, 2026

40.2%Verified-email coverage

44.7Average contacts per company

11-50Median size (employees)

1.4%Largest-city concentration · London

Oct 9, 2026Page data refreshed

Companies by employee count

1-10

2,568

11-50

2,350

51-200

941

201-500

241

501-1,000

108

1,001-5,000

5,001-10,000

10001+

Email recency is reported on each country list linked below.

How this list was built

The recorded descriptions help you assess these company matches. Check a company’s website for its current services and locations.

Source: The RevenueBase company graph: 60 million companies and 398.9 million professional contacts resolved from primary sources, queried with RevenueBase SmartSearch, the natural-language company search available to every RevenueBase user.
Coverage: Every country. Country and city lists for clinical trial research companies are linked below.
What qualifies: Company records worldwide whose business descriptions match “clinical trial research companies” by meaning at the Exact setting. Descriptions are compiled in the RevenueBase company graph from public websites, profiles and company information where available; they are not guaranteed quotations from the company's website.
RevenueBase SmartSearch: Describe a niche company in your own words to find businesses by meaning. Exact, Similar, Related and Broad control the breadth of RevenueBase SmartSearch. This saved list uses Exact. Each row's Exact match badge shows inclusion in that search, not an individual score or a service-quality judgment.
Public preview: The public preview omits records without a verified work email. Dataset totals and geographic summaries describe the full matched records before these preview filters.
Match quality: RevenueBase's August 25, 2026 study assessed 4,198 description/company pairs across matching settings. The publisher reports 86% good or better at Exact. This evaluates the method across queries; it does not audit this individual list. Recorded company descriptions, where available, help you judge each match yourself. Read the full methodology: how the lists are built and what the study measures.
Ranking: Team size, largest first: companies are ordered by the number of professionals RevenueBase tracks at each one. Employee ranges shown are reported bands, for context.
Verification: Every displayed company carries at least one verified work email. RevenueBase tracks 114,123 professional contacts with verified work emails across the full matched dataset. Contacts re-verify on a rolling cadence, and each contact's own verification date is shown inside RevenueBase.
Refresh: This page's figures were pulled from the company graph on October 9, 2026. Lists refresh periodically as the graph is re-checked.
Record context: Company records and descriptions can change. Check the company's website for its current services and locations.

Clinical trial research companies by location

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Every Clinical trial research companies list RevenueBase publishes, by country and city. Counts are matching companies in each list as of its own refresh date.

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What is RevenueBase SmartSearch?

RevenueBase SmartSearch finds niche companies by the meaning of their business descriptions in the RevenueBase company graph. Exact, Similar, Related and Broad control how closely companies must fit your description. This list uses Exact for “clinical trial research companies”; each Exact match badge shows search membership, not an individual similarity or quality score.

How many clinical trial research companies are there worldwide?

RevenueBase identified 6,357 company matches for clinical trial research companies worldwide as of October 2026, using the meaning of business descriptions at Exact. This is the recorded matched set in the RevenueBase company graph.

What is the largest company on this list?

Icon PLC tops the displayed preview by professional contacts tracked in RevenueBase. Recorded headquarters appear in the company rows.

Which country has the most clinical trial research companies?

The United States leads with 2,337 companies, followed by India (531) and the United Kingdom (304). Every clinical trial research companies list by country and city is linked on this page.

Which city has the most clinical trial research companies?

London leads with 88 company records, followed by Miami (86) and Hyderabad (71).

How do I get contact information for these companies?

A free RevenueBase account lets you run this exact search and work limited free results with 500 credits to start. Upgrading provides access to the 114,123 professional contacts with verified work emails tracked across these 6,357 companies; direct dials are available where recorded.

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RevenueBase is a B2B data infrastructure company. Its company graph covers 60 million companies and 398.9 million professional contacts, with emails verified on a rolling cadence rather than scraped once and left to decay. These company lists are generated directly from that graph with RevenueBase SmartSearch, the same natural-language company search every RevenueBase user has: describe a market in plain words, get the companies that match, and add verified emails and direct dials for the people at them. It is the same data that powers RevenueBase's B2B data products, and a free account includes 500 credits to start. How these lists are built and judged.