Manufacturing & Supply Chain

BioPharmaChem Ireland (BPCI), the Ibec group that represents the biopharmaceutical and chemical sectors, has announced the shortlist for the inaugural BioPharmaChem Impact Awards 2025. The Impact Awards aim to recognise and celebrate the outstanding achievements and potential within the BioPharmaChem sector in Ireland. The sector is a key pillar of the Irish economy, employing 50,000 professionals directly and generating €116 billion in annual exports.

The shortlisted companies have demonstrated excellence across numerous categories, including innovation, digitalisation, sustainability, collaboration, and talent strategy, with entries reviewed by an esteemed panel of independent judges, comprised of senior leaders from across Irish business.

The winners will be announced at the BioPharmaChem Impact Conference and Awards Dinner taking place on Thursday 8th May 2025, at Killashee House Hotel, Naas, County Kildare. This prestigious event will bring together over 300 industry leaders, innovators, and stakeholders to celebrate the remarkable contributions and advancements within the BioPharmaChem sector.

Dr Sinead Keogh (pictured centre), Head of Sectors at Ibec and Director of BioPharmaChem Ireland, said: “The quality of submissions in our first year was truly remarkable, and we are incredibly proud to recognise the exceptional work and dedication of these companies. Their achievements not only highlight the strength and potential of the BioPharmaChem sector in Ireland, but also set a benchmark for excellence and innovation globally. There is some truly world-leading work taking place in Ireland in the sector, and we’re looking forward to celebrating it.”

The shortlisted companies are:

• BioPharmaChem Company of the Year Award 2025: Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine, Ringaskiddy, MSD Ireland, WuXi Biologics
• Sustainable BioPharmaChem Company of the Year Award 2025: Astellas Ireland Co. Ltd, Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine, Ringaskiddy, Kora Healthcare + Nocomed
• Collaboration in BioPharmaChem Award 2025: Boston Scientific, SK Pharmteco
• Best Process Innovation/Digitalisation of the Year Award 2025: Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine, Ringaskiddy, MSD Ireland, Sanofi
• Emerging BioPharmaChem Company of the Year Award 2025: Blynksolve, Orion GXP Consulting
• BioPharmaChem Partner/Supplier of the Year Award 2025: Enhanced Information Solutions Ltd, Micro-Bio, NIBRT
• Best Talent Strategy of the Year Award 2025: Innopharma Technical Services, Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine, Ringaskiddy, MSD Ireland.

Johanna McLoughlin (pictured right), EY Ireland Consulting Partner and Life Sciences Lead, commented: “As a proud platinum sponsor, we are excited to support the upcoming awards and celebrate the outstanding achievements within the industry. We look forward to the announcement of the shortlist and commend all the nominees for their dedication and innovation.”

Jamie Guidera (pictured left), Chief Operations Officer, the Research Ireland Centre for Pharmaceuticals, (SSPC), remarked: “SSPC, the Research Ireland Centre for Pharmaceuticals, is exceptionally proud to serve as Platinum Sponsor for the BPCI Impact Awards 2025. This year’s finalists showcase the remarkable innovation and dedication that is thriving within Ireland’s world-class biopharma and chemical community. These awards resonate deeply with SSPC’s commitment to advancing pharmaceutical science and manufacturing through collaborative research and talent development. We extend our warmest congratulations to the finalists and look forward to celebrating their outstanding achievements.”

Sponsors of the BioPharmaChem Impact Conference and Awards Dinner 2025 include platinum sponsors; EY and SSPC. Gold sponsors; Brightbeam, Camida, Chemco, DHL Supply Chain and Innopharma and silver sponsors, BioPharmaChem Skillnet, BioPharmaChem Ireland Apprenticeships, Enterprise Ireland, IDA Ireland, Indaver, Micro-Bio, Orion GXP Consulting and WuXi Biologics.

For more information about the BioPharmaChem Impact Awards 2025 and to register for the event, please visit bpcimpact.ie/