The Life Sciences Industry Awards 2026 has announced its full list of winners following a gala ceremony held on 28 May 2026 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Santry, celebrating the organisations, teams, and individuals driving innovation, excellence, and impact across Ireland's life sciences sector.

Brendan McGrath of WuXi Biologics Ireland Ltd was named recipient of the Outstanding Contribution Award, recognised for his role in establishing WuXi Biologics' Irish operations from the ground up, overseeing a greater than €700 million facility in Dundalk and building a team of over 800 staff. WuXi Biologics also took home the Overall Excellence in Life Sciences award, with its Manufacturing Science & Technology Team claiming the Life Sciences Team of the Year.

Takeda Ireland Ltd was named Life Sciences Company of the Year, with the company also picking up the Digital Transformation Award. Rachel Torreggiani of Takeda Ireland Ltd was recognised as Rising Star in Life Sciences, sponsored by the awards programme.

Trend Technologies claimed the Sustainability Award, while Merit Medical Ireland Ltd took home Best Use of CSR. Merit Medical Ireland Limited also won Excellence in Health & Safety and the Best Workplace Award, making it one of the standout performers of the evening across multiple categories.

Water Technology Ltd secured both the Operational Excellence Award and the Laboratory Excellence Award. Almac Sciences won the Best Engineering Project/Facility and the Innovation of the Year for its GMP-Ready Continuous Flow Platform. Biomimetic Innovations claimed the Innovation of the Year (Small) for OsStic and the Medtech Excellence Award.

Orion GXP Consulting took home the Best Strategic Partnership award, while Louise Duggan of Novartis Ireland was named winner of the Women in Life Sciences Award. Salt Medical claimed the Diversity, Equality and Inclusivity Award, and Delcath Systems Ltd was recognised with the Patient Impact Award.

For the complete 2026 winners list, category details, and insights from the evening, visit the official Life Sciences Industry Awards website and subscribe to the newsletter for updates from Ireland's life sciences community.