Clinical Trials - Company Evaluation Report, 2025

The Clinical Trial Supplies Companies Quadrant is a comprehensive industry analysis that provides valuable insights into the global market for Clinical Trial Supplies. This quadrant offers a detailed evaluation of key market players, technological advancements, product innovations, and emerging trends shaping the industry. The analyst's '360 Quadrants' evaluated over 120 companies, of which the Top 17 Clinical Trial Supplies Companies were categorized and recognized as the quadrant leaders.

The clinical trial supplies market is experiencing significant growth, driven by the increasing complexity of clinical trials, the rise in biologics and personalized medicine, and the globalization of clinical research. To manage costs, ensure regulatory compliance, and improve logistical efficiency, pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies are increasingly outsourcing supply chain operations to specialized service providers. Key innovations such as temperature-controlled packaging, direct-to-patient (DTP) delivery models, and the rise of decentralized clinical trials are accelerating demand for advanced supply chain solutions. The growing adoption of biologics, as well as cell and gene therapies, has further increased the need for robust cold chain logistics, real-time temperature monitoring, and cryogenic storage capabilities.

Digital transformation is also reshaping clinical trial supply management. AI-powered demand forecasting, blockchain-enabled transparency, and cloud-based inventory systems are enhancing operational efficiency and data integrity. As a result, pharmaceutical and biotech firms are partnering more frequently with Contract Research Organizations (CROs) and Contract Manufacturing Organizations (CMOs) to access integrated, end-to-end clinical trial supply solutions - further fueling market expansion.

The 360 Quadrant maps the Clinical Trial Supplies companies based on criteria such as revenue, geographic presence, growth strategies, investments, and sales strategies for the market presence of the Clinical Trial Supplies quadrant. The top criteria for product footprint evaluation included Service (logistics & distribution, storage & retention, packaging, labeling and blinding, manufacturing, comparator sourcing and other services) phase (Phase III, Phase II, Phase I, Phase IV, and Phase BA/BE) type (small molecules, biologics, and medical devices) therapeutic area (oncology, neurology, respiratory disorders, metabolic disorders/endocrinology, cardiovascular system disorders, dermatology, gastrointestinal system disorders, immunological disorders, infectious diseases, psychiatry, ophthalmology, hematology, genitourinary & women's health, and other therapeutic areas).

Key Players:

Some of the prominent players are Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (US), Novo Holdings A/S (Denmark), Marken (UPS) (US), Eurofins Scientific (Luxembourg), Piramal Group (India), Almac Group (UK), Novo Holdings A/S (Denmark), Marken (UPS) (US), PCI Pharma Services (US), and Sharp Services LLC (US), and others. These players are increasingly focusing on product launches and enhancements, investments, partnerships, collaborations, joint ventures, funding, acquisitions, expansions, agreements, sales contracts, and alliances to strengthen their presence in the global market.

Top 3 Companies

Thermo Fisher Scientific

Thermo Fisher Scientific is a global leader in science and technology, specializing in high-end analytical instruments, laboratory equipment, consumables, reagents, software, and services that support scientific research, discovery, diagnostics, and analysis. The company operates through four primary business segments: Life Sciences Solutions, Analytical Instruments, Specialty Diagnostics, and Laboratory Products & Biopharma Services. Thermo Fisher’s presence in the clinical trial supplies market is anchored through its subsidiary PPD, which falls under the Laboratory Products & Biopharma Services segment. The company delivers a wide range of solutions through its prominent brands, including Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific, Unity Lab Services, Patheon, and PPD.

Sharp Services LLC

Sharp Services is a global provider of contract packaging and clinical trial supply solutions, serving the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and life sciences industries. The company delivers end-to-end clinical trial services including GMP-compliant primary and secondary packaging, multi-language labeling, blinding services, cold chain logistics, Just-in-Time (JIT) labeling, and global storage and distribution. Sharp supports both clinical and commercial needs while ensuring regulatory compliance and operational flexibility.

Headquartered in the United States, Sharp maintains GMP-certified facilities in the U.S. and the U.K., with operations extending across North America and Europe. Its key subsidiaries include Sharp Laboratories of America, Inc. (SLA), Sharp Hong Kong Limited (SHK), Sharp Manufacturing (Thailand) Co., Ltd. (SMTL), and Sharp Corporation of Australia Pty. Ltd. (SCA).

Parexel International

Parexel International is a leading contract research organization (CRO) that offers comprehensive drug development and regulatory services to pharmaceutical, biotech, and medical device companies. Its core business segment, Clinical Research Services (CRS), encompasses full-spectrum clinical trial management from Phase I to Phase IV, along with biostatistics, pharmacovigilance, data management, regulatory affairs, market access consulting, observational studies, and clinical logistics.

Headquartered in the U.S., Parexel has a strong international footprint, with 85 offices across 52 countries. Notable subsidiaries include Parexel International S.A. (Argentina), Parexel Belgium SPRL, Parexel International, LLC (U.S.), Parexel International (Canada) Ltd., Parexel China Ding Hui Co., Ltd., Parexel International GmbH (Germany), Parexel International Limited (UK), and Parexel International Inc. (Japan).