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Author: Archie Villaflores

The Women in Pharma Awards 2026 highlights video is now available, capturing the ceremony and celebrations from the 29th April gala at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Santry. The footage brings to life a landmark evening for Ireland's pharmaceutical community, featuring recognition ceremonies, award presentations, and networking moments from across the sector.

Author: Archie Villaflores

Brendan McGrath of WuXi Biologics Ireland Ltd will receive the Outstanding Contribution Award at the Life Sciences Industry Awards 2026, recognised for leading the establishment and development of a state-of-the-art biopharmaceuticals manufacturing facility in Dundalk from the ground up.

Author: Archie Villaflores

US pharmaceutical giant Bristol Myers Squibb and Chinese biopharma company Hengrui Pharma have agreed one of the largest licensing and collaboration deals in pharmaceutical industry history, centring on 13 early-stage oncology, immunology, and haematology assets valued at up to $15.2 billion.

Author: Archie Villaflores

UK-based AI drug design company Isomorphic Labs has secured $2.1 billion in Series B funding to accelerate its therapeutic pipeline and further develop its IsoDDE AI drug design engine across multiple therapeutic areas and drug modalities.

Author: Archie Villaflores

Biotechnology company BioCryst Pharmaceuticals has granted the Irish affiliate of Italian pharmaceutical company Neopharmed Gentili an exclusive European licence to commercialise navenibart for hereditary angioedema in a deal worth up to $345 million.

Author: Archie Villaflores

Cork-based biopharmaceutical company Evumed has announced a multi-million-euro investment at Cork Airport Business Park, establishing its European headquarters and creating 30 high-value jobs across quality, regulatory, supply chain, finance, and support functions in 2026.

Author: Archie Villaflores

Ireland is developing its first National Life Sciences Strategy, due by end of June 2026. The strategy presents a once-in-a-generation opportunity to coordinate pharma, medtech, and digital health policy ahead of Ireland’s EU Council Presidency.

Author: Archie Villaflores

WuXi Biologics has joined the Life Sciences Industry Awards 2026 as Affiliate Partner, bringing global CRDMO expertise to the programme ahead of the awards gala on 28 May at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Santry.

Author: Archie Villaflores

Jean Casey of Eli Lilly received the Legacy Award at the Women in Pharma Awards 2026, recognised for a career of nearly three decades spanning finance, commercial operations, and public affairs that has shaped Eli Lilly's standing in Ireland while contributing to industry advocacy, inclusion, and patient access at a national level. Her recognition underscores the breadth of impact that sustained, cross-functional leadership can have on Ireland's pharmaceutical sector, setting a compelling standard for the next generation of women building careers across the industry.

Author: Archie Villaflores

Japan-based KM Biologics has entered a technology collaboration with Serum Institute of India to develop and manufacture a Japanese encephalitis vaccine, targeting stable large-scale supply under India's national immunisation programme.