Jean Casey, Director of Public Affairs at Eli Lilly, has been named recipient of the Legacy Award at the Women in Pharma Awards 2026, recognised for a career spanning nearly three decades that has moved across finance, commercial operations, and strategic communications to leave a lasting mark on Ireland's pharmaceutical sector.

Casey built her public affairs profile deliberately and from the ground up, positioning innovation at the centre of her organisation's identity and playing a central role in major investment announcements that have shaped Eli Lilly's standing in Ireland. Her work in stakeholder engagement and industry advocacy has extended well beyond the walls of her own organisation, contributing to the broader effort to keep Ireland competitive as a global pharmaceutical manufacturing location.

Her contributions to key industry bodies reflect a consistent commitment to the sector's long-term health. Alongside that, her championing of inclusion, education, and patient access signals a professional who understands that the pharmaceutical industry's responsibilities extend beyond manufacturing and into the communities it ultimately serves.

The Legacy Award at the Women in Pharma Awards recognises individuals whose influence has been felt not just within their own organisations but across the wider industry over a sustained period. Casey's career meets that standard across every dimension, combining commercial expertise, communications leadership, and a genuine investment in the people and structures that will carry the sector forward.

The Women in Pharma Awards 2026 ceremony took place on 29 April 2026 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Santry.

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