Stay Informed on Corporate Sustainability

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

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.

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

As we recall last year, Arriello Ireland was named Pharma Contract Services Company of the Year at the Pharma Industry Awards 2025, recognised for its AI-driven innovation, clinical safety leadership, and client-focused excellence as the sector looks toward 2026.

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

BioPharmaChem Skillnet and UCC launch the world’s first university-accredited programme on neurodiversity in the workplace, equipping leaders and teams with practical strategies to foster inclusive, high-performing workplaces.

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

SGS ISL achieves My Green Lab Platinum Certification, setting a new benchmark for sustainable pharmaceutical testing through environmentally responsible practices, GMP compliance, and scientific excellence in Cork.

Author: businesswire

US-based life sciences technology firms L7 Informatics and Turnberry Solutions have formed a strategic partnership to accelerate digital transformation across pharmaceutical and biotech operations. The collaboration targets enterprise data integration, AI readiness and regulated manufacturing environments.

Author: The Manila Times

Galway-based healthcare technology company Luminate has secured new private funding to scale home-based cancer treatment delivery. The investment strengthens Ireland’s life sciences footprint in oncology devices, digital health and decentralised care models.

Author: Medical Economics

Ireland’s life sciences manufacturing sector sees further consolidation as US automation group AIR acquires Irish specialist KAON Automation. The deal strengthens industrial automation capabilities supporting regulated pharmaceutical and medical manufacturing environments.

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.