Linical is proud to celebrate the achievements of Casey Wagner and Melanie Culver at the 2026 PharmaTimes Clinical Researcher of the Year – The Americas awards in October.
Osaka, Japan (November 2, 2026)
Casey Wagner was awarded Gold in the Clinical Trial Manager Award category, recognizing her leadership and commitment to excellence in clinical trial management.
Through her work, Casey plays an important role in guiding studies, working closely with project teams and addressing complex challenges. Her ability to bring teams together while maintaining a clear focus on quality helps support the successful delivery of clinical research for patients, sites and sponsors.
Winning Gold is a significant professional achievement and reflects the positive impact Casey has through her work at Linical.
On winning the award, Casey reflected: “Winning Gold in the Clinical Trial Manager category at the PharmaTimes Clinical Researcher of the Year Americas is an incredibly meaningful moment in a career that has kept me learning for nearly 20 years. Clinical research has a way of keeping you humble, so this recognition feels especially special. It reflects the people I’ve learned from, the teams I’ve worked alongside, and the care we put into getting this work right for patients. I’m proud, grateful, and excited to keep growing.”
Melanie Culver was also recognized at the awards as a finalist for the Experienced CRA Award (More than 5 Years Experience). Her selection among the industry’s leading clinical research professionals reflects her, professionalism and continued contribution to high-quality clinical research.
The recognition of both colleagues highlights the patient-focused approach found across Linical’s global teams. Their achievements also demonstrate the essential role clinical research professionals play in supporting sites, protecting quality and helping clinical studies progress successfully.
Linical congratulates Casey on her Gold award and Melanie on her outstanding finalist achievement. The company is extremely proud to celebrate this well-deserved recognition with them.
For more than 15 years, the Clinical Researcher of the Year – The Americas awards have recognized and developed outstanding clinical research professionals across the region.
The competition welcomes participants from pharmaceutical companies, CROs and investigator sites, with entry routes covering a wide range of roles and experience levels.
Linical is a global contract research organization helping pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies navigate complex clinical development with confidence. Founded in Japan in 2005, Linical operates in more than 30 countries across Asia-Pacific, Europe, and the Americas, serving as a bridge between East and West in global drug development. With full-service capabilities and a right-sized approach that combines global reach with tailored execution, Linical provides the flexibility, experienced teams, and operational precision required to advance clinical trials efficiently and effectively. Driven by a deep commitment to patients, Linical delivers agile, high-quality, and reproducible results to sponsors year over year, trial after trial.
Alison Cundari
Senior Director, Marketing and Corporate Communications