THL takes majority stake in clinical pharmacology firm Celerion

  • Thomas H. Lee Partners in April 2026 announced a majority investment in Celerion, a clinical pharmacology and bioanalytical services provider.
  • Deal positions Celerion to capture rising demand for complex early-stage development and regulatory labeling studies as drug development complexity increases.
  • THL cited Celerion’s integrated clinical research units and bioanalytical labs across North America and Europe as key differentiators.
  • Partnership supports expansion of Celerion’s capacity and capabilities, with CEO Susan Thornton continuing to lead the business.


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