The Pharma Industry Awards has just been launched for 2021 and will move into its 8th year.
With 25 prestigious award categories, the national recognition platform and event is commonly referred to as 'The Big Night Out' for the industry. As the country slowly reopens, the organisers are looking positively towards having an aspect of the awards ceremony 'in-person' once again, on November 11th.
There are more than 85 pharma companies that operate in Ireland across 100 sites. This includes 9 of the top 10 global pharma manufacturers.
Investment in Irish pharma remains consistent over the last five years with an average of $1 billion annual investment in this period.
Continued success in the pharma industry is testament to the ongoing and developing partnerships that drive production, innovation and economic growth.
The Pharma Industry Awards are delighted to be continuing their own long-term partnership with Kuehne + Nagel, who are supply chain solutions partner to the Awards.
Kuehne+Nagel Ireland is a leading global logistics partner that offers highly specialised solutions for major industries worldwide. Since 1890, Kuehne + Nagel Global operate warehousing and distribution services on behalf of the pharmaceutical industry and today are one of the leading providers of this service for the Pharma + Healthcare industry in Ireland.
Adam O’Sullivan, director of Pharma & Healthcare for Kuehne + Nagel said: “Once again, Kuehne + Nagel Ireland are thrilled to be supply chain solutions partner to the Pharma Industry Awards 2021. At Kuehne + Nagel, we understand the importance of seamless healthcare logistics management and the complexities of strict industry guidelines in the distribution and storage of healthcare goods.”
Kuehne + Nagel have supported the pharma industry through the awards for the past five years and their commitment to the event in this challenging period is a prime example of the perseverance from the solution providers and suppliers who contribute immensely to the industry.
O’Sullivan commented further to say: “The pharma industry has achieved some outstanding accomplishments this year and Kuehne + Nagel are delighted to acknowledge those achievements through the Pharma Industry Awards. Patients rely on the quality of pharma products, such as vaccines, more than ever and we are honoured to play our part in getting the world back to in-person patient care, when it matters most. Best of luck to all the finalists at the Pharma Industry Awards 2021 from all at Kuehne + Nagel Ireland.”
BioPharmaChem Ireland | Ibec, are the patron to the Awards and have also been instrumental to the development of the industry in Ireland and the ongoing success of the Awards. Speaking at the official launch of the event recently, Matt Moran, director, BioPharmaChem Ireland | Ibec said: “The pharma industry continues to play an important part in the Irish economy and with continuous positive developments across the sector, its encouraging given recent times. Having a nationally recognised forum for the organisations in Ireland to showcase, benchmark and recognise the achievements is of significant importance given the global reach and importance of the products manufactured here. We have formed a very strong partnership not only with the industry itself but with the Pharma Industry Awards and we are committed to supporting the positive platform it provides to all organisations within the sector. We are really looking forward to the event this year and to seeing the highest standards on display once again.”
The Pharma Awards is devised and organised by BusinessRiver who engage with 30 business communities, sectors, sub-sectors and professions by giving them a platform to showcase the exceptional standards being reached across Irish business.
Visit pharmaawards.ie for more information
