Veramed was reaccredited as a 3-star Best Companies workplace in November 2025. In an industry where consistency, collaboration, and retention are critical, Veramed’s people-first CRO approach offers sponsors a strategic advantage.
In the competitive world of clinical research, choosing the right Clinical Research Organization (CRO) goes beyond cost and timelines. It’s about people. At Veramed, our company culture isn’t just a feel-good factor, it’s a strategic asset that drives clinical outsourcing success.
Our recent reaccreditation as a 3-star Best Companies workplace in 2025 highlights how seriously we take our commitment to our employees. And we see every day how this strong internal culture directly enhances clinical outsourcing outcomes.
Why CRO Company Culture Matters
When outsourcing clinical trials, sponsors often focus on deliverables. But what about the team behind those deliverables? According to Harvard University’s Division of Continuing Education, a strong company culture can lead to higher levels of innovation and improved flexibility and adaptability, among other benefits.1 These are, of course, crucial in clinical outsourcing. On top of these benefits, employee engagement and wellbeing also directly impact collaboration, staff retention, and quality of work – again critical factors when working with a CRO.
At Veramed, our people-first CRO approach ensures that our teams are engaged, aligned, and motivated. Reflected in our retention rate of over 90%, this translates into consistent, high-quality delivery for our clients.
Veramed’s 3-Star Best Companies Accreditation
The Best Companies Accreditation is recognized as the standard in workplace engagement in the UK. Its methodology uses scores provided by employees in a survey, awarding high-performing companies with one, two or three stars – with 3 stars representing ‘world-class’ employee engagement.
We’re proud to announce that Veramed has been reaccredited as a 3-star Best Companies workplace in 2025. This recognition reflects an exceptional grading in the Best Companies B Heard employee survey, which covers staff personal growth, pay and benefits, leadership and more. Our commitment to delivering across these aspects supports employee wellbeing, engagement, and excellence internally. But it also has direct benefits for our clients:
- Stability and Retention: Engaged employees stay longer, reducing turnover-related risks in clinical trials.
- Better Collaboration: Teams that feel valued communicate better, internally and with sponsors.
- Consistent Delivery: A motivated workforce is more productive and quality-focused.
As our Chief People Officer, Tom Seymour, puts it:
“Our culture is built on trust, transparency, and shared purpose. This award reflects how our values empower our people and that empowerment drives client success.”
Culture as a CRO Differentiator
Misalignment within a team can derail studies. The right culture minimizes this risk. Research from the American Psychological Association shows that employees in strong cultures are more aligned with organizational goals2, which means better outcomes for sponsors.
From a sponsor’s perspective, these qualities can be difficult to initially assess, which is why our Best Companies recognition sets us apart. At Veramed, we don’t just talk about culture, we live it. From flat hierarchies and open-door policies to regular Pulse surveys and inclusive initiatives, our people-first approach is embedded in everything we do.
While culture may seem intangible, Veramed’s award-winning workplace offers tangible benefits:
- Lower risk of project disruption
- Higher levels of accountability
- Stronger long-term partnerships
Choosing Veramed means choosing a CRO that puts people first, because we know that great culture leads to great delivery.
Contact Veramed today to learn how we can support your clinical trial success.
References
[1] How to Build — and Improve — Company Culture – Harvard University
