8th Annual ACDM Awards
Winners Announced
The ACDM Annual Awards are a celebration of excellence in clinical data management. The 2026 results were announced at the ACDM26 Conference Dinner in Berlin.
A huge thank you to Wemedoo for Sponsoring our 2026 Awards.
Individual Excellence in the Management of Clinical Data Award
This Award was given to an individual who, in the opinion of the judges, had made a significant contribution to one of the following aspects of the management of clinical data: Project Delivery, Process Improvement & Quality Improvement.
WINNER
Jennifer Nielsen, Lundbeck
For outstanding contributions as an individual contributor, leading the cross-industry Audit Trail Expert Group. Jennifer has driven the development of robust audit-trail standards and best practice, strengthened regulatory readiness, improved data governance, and enhanced collaboration across teams.
RUNNER UP
Diana Saraiva, Pfizer
For leadership and innovation in Clinical Data Management, driving adoption of next-generation data platforms and the Unified Data Management Solution. She established Pfizer’s Data Management function in Greece, strengthened capability, standardised processes, and improved efficiency. Through mentoring and collaboration, Diana has enhanced data integrity, accelerated delivery, and fostered a culture of excellence.
RUNNER UP
Rishi Raj, SENSAN Biosciences
For excellence in Clinical Data Management, combining operational rigor with innovation. Rishi strengthened data quality and risk-based oversight in global studies, introduced automated workflows, integrated eCOA and third-party data, and applied dashboards and AI-supported oversight. He also mentors colleagues and shares expertise to advance CDM standards across teams and the wider community.
Team Excellence in the Management of Clinical Data Award
This Award was given to a team who, in the opinion of the judges, had made a significant contribution to one of the following aspects of the management of clinical data: Project Delivery, Process Improvement & Quality Improvement.
WINNER
Zelta Services Team, Zelta by Merative
For excellence in Clinical Data Management, delivering the migration of 12 registry studies into Zelta within nine months. Using structured workflows, technical expertise, and close collaboration, the team ensured high-quality data transformation, early risk mitigation, and transparency. Targeted training empowered the CRO to independently manage future studies, establishing a scalable and sustainable model of operational excellence.
RUNNER UP
CVLP Team, University of Southampton
For excellence in Clinical Data Management, delivering the Cancer Vaccine Launch Pad (CVLP) by transforming a manual, Excel-based process into a secure, scalable database. The team onboarded over 50 NHS sites, integrated multiple data sources, and improved data integrity and usability, creating a national platform that supports clinical decision-making, accelerates research, and sets a benchmark for future initiatives.
RUNNER UP
Project Phoenix Data Management Team, VHypotenuse
For excellence in Clinical Data Management, converting 28 legacy paper-based Phase 1 and Phase 2 studies into fully electronic, submission-ready datasets. Through agile project management, reverse-engineered workflows, and close collaboration, the team improved data transparency, traceability, and regulatory compliance, reduced turnaround times, and established a scalable approach for future complex retrospective studies.
Innovation in the Management of Clinical Data Award
This Award was given to a Team who, in the opinion of the judges, had achieved one or more of the following:
- Implementation of innovation (e.g. clinical trial using new data management tools)
- Development and implementation of a new innovative process(es)
- Design of physical or virtual solution for managing or collecting clinical data
WINNER
Clinical Data Technology & Innovation Team, Novartis
For advancing clinical data management through the development of EQUATOR, a cloud-based enterprise platform delivering real-time, self-service data quality insights. By integrating multiple sources, introducing a multi-level Data Quality Index, and embedding AI-driven analytics, the team has reduced manual effort, improved risk-based oversight, and enabled faster, more informed decisions across studies, countries, and portfolios.
RUNNER UP
Clinical Data Science Team, Clinion
For innovation in clinical data management through the Multi-Agent Conversational AI Assistant integrated into an EDC system. The platform delivers validated, real-time insights across protocols, operations, and clinical data, reducing manual effort, improving accessibility, and enabling faster, risk-based decisions. By combining AI with robust compliance and scalable design, the team has transformed how clinical teams interact with study data.
RUNNER UP
MMS Datacise®
For leadership in clinical data innovation, transforming complex data into actionable insights. By unifying operational, safety, and data-quality information, Datacise® enables faster decisions, accelerates oversight, and improves collaboration. Scalable and flexible, it has delivered measurable impact across real-world use cases, from rapid safety evaluations to global genomic data harmonization.
8th Annual ACDM Awards
Winners Announced
The ACDM Annual Awards are a celebration of excellence in clinical data management. The 2026 results were announced at the ACDM26 Conference Dinner in Berlin.
A huge thank you to Wemedoo for Sponsoring our 2026 Awards.
Individual Excellence in the Management of Clinical Data Award
This Award was given to an individual who, in the opinion of the judges, had made a significant contribution to one of the following aspects of the management of clinical data: Project Delivery, Process Improvement & Quality Improvement.
WINNER
Jennifer Nielsen, Lundbeck
For outstanding contributions as an individual contributor, leading the cross-industry DADM Audit Trail Expert Group. Jennifer has driven the development of robust audit-trail standards and best practice, strengthened regulatory readiness, improved data governance, and enhanced collaboration across teams.
RUNNER UP
Diana Saraiva, Pfizer
For leadership and innovation in Clinical Data Management, driving adoption of next-generation data platforms and the Unified Data Management Solution. She established Pfizer’s Data Management function in Greece, strengthened capability, standardised processes, and improved efficiency. Through mentoring and collaboration, Diana has enhanced data integrity, accelerated delivery, and fostered a culture of excellence.
RUNNER UP
Rishi Raj, SENSAN Biosciences
For excellence in Clinical Data Management, combining operational rigor with innovation. Rishi strengthened data quality and risk-based oversight in global studies, introduced automated workflows, integrated eCOA and third-party data, and applied dashboards and AI-supported oversight. He also mentors colleagues and shares expertise to advance CDM standards across teams and the wider community.
Team Excellence in the Management of Clinical Data Award
This Award was given to a team who, in the opinion of the judges, had made a significant contribution to one of the following aspects of the management of clinical data: Project Delivery, Process Improvement & Quality Improvement.
WINNER
Zelta Services Team, Zelta by Merative
For excellence in Clinical Data Management, delivering the migration of 12 registry studies into Zelta within nine months. Using structured workflows, technical expertise, and close collaboration, the team ensured high-quality data transformation, early risk mitigation, and transparency. Targeted training empowered the CRO to independently manage future studies, establishing a scalable and sustainable model of operational excellence.
RUNNER UP
CVLP Team, University of Southampton
For excellence in Clinical Data Management, delivering the Cancer Vaccine Launch Pad (CVLP) by transforming a manual, Excel-based process into a secure, scalable database. The team onboarded over 50 NHS sites, integrated multiple data sources, and improved data integrity and usability, creating a national platform that supports clinical decision-making, accelerates research, and sets a benchmark for future initiatives.
RUNNER UP
Project Phoenix Data Management Team, VHypotenuse
For excellence in Clinical Data Management, converting 28 legacy paper-based Phase 1 and Phase 2 studies into fully electronic, submission-ready datasets. Through agile project management, reverse-engineered workflows, and close collaboration, the team improved data transparency, traceability, and regulatory compliance, reduced turnaround times, and established a scalable approach for future complex retrospective studies.
Innovation in the Management of Clinical Data Award
This Award was given to a Team who, in the opinion of the judges, had achieved one or more of the following:
- Implementation of innovation (e.g. clinical trial using new data management tools)
- Development and implementation of a new innovative process(es)
- Design of physical or virtual solution for managing or collecting clinical data
WINNER
Clinical Data Technology & Innovation Team, Novartis
For advancing clinical data management through the development of EQUATOR, a cloud-based enterprise platform delivering real-time, self-service data quality insights. By integrating multiple sources, introducing a multi-level Data Quality Index, and embedding AI-driven analytics, the team has reduced manual effort, improved risk-based oversight, and enabled faster, more informed decisions across studies, countries, and portfolios.
RUNNER UP
Clinical Data Science Team, Clinion
For innovation in clinical data management through the Multi-Agent Conversational AI Assistant integrated into an EDC system. The platform delivers validated, real-time insights across protocols, operations, and clinical data, reducing manual effort, improving accessibility, and enabling faster, risk-based decisions. By combining AI with robust compliance and scalable design, the team has transformed how clinical teams interact with study data.
RUNNER UP
MMS Datacise®
For leadership in clinical data innovation, transforming complex data into actionable insights. By unifying operational, safety, and data-quality information, Datacise® enables faster decisions, accelerates oversight, and improves collaboration. Scalable and flexible, it has delivered measurable impact across real-world use cases, from rapid safety evaluations to global genomic data harmonization.
Awards Gallery
Enjoy the photos from our Award Presentations, which celebrated not only the three awards above but also the New Entrant Award, presented to Marta Gonzalez and Milica Šešelja of ProPharma Group. Urosh Vilimanovich of Wemedoo joined us on stage to present the awards.
