Stay Informed on Corporate Sustainability

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

The pharmaceutical industry continues to balance scientific rigour with operational confidence as innovation becomes embedded across manufacturing, quality and talent development. This edition reflects an editorial focus on insight that helps readers interpret progress while understanding its wider industrial meaning. Looking back to 2025, 'AbbVie Ireland Wins Dual Awards at Pharma Industry Awards 2025' recalls a moment when excellence in delivery and leadership was publicly affirmed. The achievement sets a benchmark for pharma excellence and paves the way for the 2026 awards to showcase the next wave of ambitious projects. Meanwhile, 'BioPharmaChem Skillnet to Launch NFQ Level 9 Knowledge Management Programme to Strengthen Life Science Manufacturing this January.' The initiative reflects a sector-wide understanding that knowledge, skills and structured learning are central to maintaining competitiveness and regulatory confidence. Lastly, scientific advancement remains a constant theme, illustrated by 'SGS Accelerates Viral Safety Testing with CHO uBH.' Together, these stories underline a pharma industry that is investing with intent, reinforcing resilience while advancing standards that support long-term growth and global relevance.

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

BioPharmaChem Skillnet, with TU Dublin, launches an NFQ Level 9 Knowledge Management micro-credential to strengthen life science manufacturing capability from January 2026.

Author: WVNews

US-based Medispend has completed a merger with RLDatix Life Sciences, creating a unified platform for regulatory compliance and commercial operations. The combined entity offers enterprise software and services tailored for global life sciences companies.

Author: water magazine

Irish chemical solutions provider CSG has acquired Cork-based wastewater specialist Celtic Water Care Solutions. The move strengthens CSG’s industrial wastewater capabilities, expands regional presence, and aligns with long-term growth plans targeting €150M revenue by 2030.

Author: CONTRACT PHARMA

Two Irish pharmaceutical manufacturers have consolidated their Beta-Lactam operations in a strategic acquisition. The deal strengthens Ireland’s life sciences manufacturing base and reinforces domestic supply chain resilience for essential generic antibiotics.

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

SGS supports biomanufacturers with accelerated CHO uBH viral safety testing, combining GMP-compliant PCR technology, deep virology expertise and regulatory alignment to de-risk development and speed biologics to market.

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Looking back last year, AbbVie Ireland was named Pharma Company of the Year – Large and Biopharma Company of the Year at the Pharma Industry Awards 2025, recognised for its innovation, sustainability leadership, and people-focused culture as the sector looks toward 2026.

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

SGS ISL Ringaskiddy strengthens its commercial and client partnership capabilities with the appointment of Lisa Collins as Business Development Manager, bringing over 20 years of pharma and life sciences experience to support global demand for advanced analytical services, scientific collaboration, and high-quality client solutions.

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

The pharma and life sciences sector is entering a period defined by strategic collaboration, capability expansion, and scientific innovation. This edition highlights initiatives that demonstrate how organisations are responding to evolving healthcare demands and global market dynamics. ‘SGS ISL expands commercial strength with appointment of Lisa Collins as Business Development Lead’ underscores the importance of commercial strategy in accelerating growth. The appointment reflects a sharpened focus on market engagement and the expanding demand for integrated life sciences services. In addition, 'Unlocking Scientific Capability with SGS Insourcing' highlights how internal capability expansion can enhance research agility and operational excellence. The initiative underscores the strategic value of strengthening scientific infrastructure to meet rising industry demands. Lastly, highlighting the sector’s top innovators, the 'Video Highlights of the Pharma Industry Awards 2025’ celebrate organisations and professionals driving research, operational excellence, and patient-focused initiatives, setting benchmarks for collaboration and impact and paving the way for the next wave of achievement at the 2026 awards. These stories illustrate a sector embracing collaboration, capability, and innovation. Organisations integrating these principles are positioned to deliver transformative, future-ready outcomes in pharma and life sciences.

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Relive the Pharma Industry Awards 2025 in the official highlights video, celebrating Ireland’s top pharmaceutical leaders, companies, and teams, while showcasing the ingenuity shaping the sector today.