The pharma and life sciences sector is advancing with greater clarity as performance, responsibility and people-led strategy converge. This edition reflects an editorial approach designed to surface insight that supports long-term thinking across an increasingly complex industry.

Looking back at a benchmark year, 'Arriello Ireland wins Pharma Contract Services Company of the Year at Pharma Industry Awards 2025' marked a moment where delivery excellence and service maturity were firmly recognised. That achievement helps frame expectations as attention turns towards the 2026 awards and the standards they will continue to reinforce.

Alongside this, 'SGS ISL Achieves My Green Lab Platinum Certification' highlights the growing role of sustainability in shaping operational credibility. The certification reflects how environmental responsibility is becoming embedded in quality, compliance and corporate trust.

Lastly, a broader perspective on progress emerges in the sector through 'Neurodiversity in the Workplace: Leading the Way with the World’s First University-Accredited Programme.' 

Together, these stories point to a sector strengthening its foundations through excellence, accountability and inclusive leadership, encouraging readers to explore how pharma continues to evolve with purpose.

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