BioPharmaChem Ireland

🎄 Wishing all our Members a Merry Christmas and a very happy New Year from BioPharmaChem Ireland.   🎄 As the year comes to a close, we’d like to take a moment to reflect on the successes we’ve accomplished this year working together. We are grateful for the incredible partnerships, innovation and collaboration across our industry, thank you for your dedication and support. 🎄 We look forward to working with everyone in 2025 and to continue to represent, support and advocate for our Irish biopharma sector, that stands as a global centre of excellence, transforming the healthcare and lives of patients across the world. 🎄 You can read more in our BPCI in Review: Impact Statement 2024, which highlights the numerous ways your Ibec membership enhances your business- across your sector, company, workforce, and operating environment. https://lnkd.in/ggKRrHRH Sinead Keogh Siobhán Dean Michael Kilkelly Karina Cassidy Audrey Devlin Lisa Goodman Eimear Curran

Delighted to feature in the Mediaplanet ‘Future of Manufacturing’ edition in today’s Irish Independent.   BioPharmaChem Ireland Director Sinead Keogh outlines the strategic areas which need to be prioritised to enable the #BioPharmaChem #manufacturing industry to continue to flourish, which includes; a Life Sciences and Healthtech Strategy, lifelong learning and talent, and #infrastructure and #sustainable #growth.   The sector has never been stronger with nearly 50,000 people employed across over 90 sites and over €100 billion in annual exports. However, as “global competitors increase #investment incentives, it is crucial for Ireland to adopt transformative polices to maintain its #competitive edge”.   You can read more in today’s Irish Independent’s print edition or visit https://lnkd.in/emqdwgAw to read the piece in full online.   #FutureofManufacturing2024 Sinead Keogh Siobhán Dean Michael Kilkelly Karina Cassidy Lisa Goodman Audrey Devlin Eimear Curran

🌍 Last Monday on behalf of BioPharmaChem Ireland we hosted the first of our Webinars on Sustainable Standards in #Biopharma 👨🔬 Our topic was My Green Lab Certification and we were joined by over 100 BioPharmaChem Ireland members from 35 organisations. My Green Lab Certification is considered the gold standard for #laboratory #sustainability best practices around the world.    We were delighted to have a variety of speakers ✅ Stephanie Millar  joined us all the way from Florida to present the certification process for My Green Lab ✅ Roisin O'Sullivan outlined the journey of Astellas Pharma to certification. ✅ Deborah Gardner gave us a great account of the path to certification of Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (AstraZeneca ) 🙏 All the  talks were very engaging and thought provoking and have sparked a lot of interest in our members. In BPCI, we believe sharing programs like this will help embed #sustainable practice into all laboratories in the country. Learn more about My Green Lab Certification: https://lnkd.in/gsn7Q3SF Siobhán Dean Sinead Keogh Eimear Curran Lisa Goodman Karina Cassidy

Ibec, has just launched its 2024 Manufacturing in Ireland Report, “Facing Forward: Manufacturing Confidence Amidst Evolving Challenges" at its Cork office. Manufacturing plays a critical role in the Irish economy, employing a significant portion of the workforce and contributing 44%, over €10 billion, of corporation tax revenue. With the rapid evolution of new technologies, the sector is undergoing significant change, and it needs to adapt to these developments The report reveals confidence among manufacturers, with approximately 70% expressing a positive outlook. However, challenges persist, particularly rising operational costs related to wages, raw materials, and energy. Despite these hurdles, many manufacturers expect improvements in productivity and profitability. A hugh thank you to all BPCI members who supported the research, and to Brian Killen, Digital Transformation Lead, MSD Ireland, and maeve byrne, EVP and Site Head Sterling Pharma Solutions for speaking at the launch, where BPCI Director & Head of Sectors Sinead Keogh also chaired a panel covering “Harnessing the Potential of the National Manufacturing Ecosystem” Thank you to all the speakers ·       Sharon Higgins, Executive Director, Membership and Sectors. Ibec ·       Gerard Brady, Head of National Policy and Chief Economist, Ibec ·       Maeve Byrne, EVP and Site Head Sterling Pharma Solutions ·       Sharon O’Brien, Director, OBW Technologies Limited ·       Sean Gayer, VP Operations at Boston Scientific Cork ·       Sinead Keogh, Director of BioPharmaChem, Head of Sectors, Ibec ·       Pat Ivory, Director of EU and International Affairs, Ibec ·       Brian Killen, Digital Transformation Lead, MSD, ·       Jackie Murphy, General Manager at Alcon Ireland ·       James Fulham, Chief Operating Officer, North Cork Creameries Ltd ·       Sarah-Jane Willoughby. Head of Marketing & Events, Ibec Get the full report here: https://lnkd.in/edcS_4BC #Manufacturing #Talent #Innovation #Sustainability #AI #Infrastructure #Digitaisation #Competitivness

BioPharmaChem Ireland was delighted to sponsor the annual Irish Science Teachers Association (ISTA) Senior #Science Quiz. The National Final, which took place at on Saturday 30th November at Trinity Centre for Biomedical Engineering, saw 48 teams of Leaving Cert science students, from across 20 counties compete for the top prizes. Congratulations to the winning teams: 🥇 1st place: Tullamore College Offaly 🥈  2nd place: Presentation College Cork 🥉 3rd place: Coláiste an Spioraid Naoimh Cork 👏 A huge well done to all the students who took part and to the ISTA for hosting a fantastic event. #STEM #SeniorScienceQuiz Sinead Keogh Siobhán Dean Michael Kilkelly Karina Cassidy Lisa Goodman Audrey Devlin

📢 Join us for the launch of the 04th "Annual Manufacturing In Ireland 2024" ☘️ ☘️ report, 10 December, at the Ibec Cork office. This exclusive event brings together industry leaders and innovators showcasing the remarkable achievements of Ireland’s manufacturing industry, a true cornerstone of our economy. The speakers will address the current challenges and opportunities for manufacturing in Ireland. Speakers: ➡️ Sharon Higgins, Executive Director, Membership and Sectors. Ibec ➡️Pat Ivory, Director of EU and International Affairs, Ibec ➡️Brian Killen, Digital Transformation Lead, MSD Ireland ➡️Jackie Murphy, General Manager at Alcon Ireland ➡️James Fulham, Chief Operating Officer, North Cork Creameries Ltd ➡️Gerard Brady, Head of National Policy and Chief Economist, Ibec ➡️maeve byrne, EVP and Site Head Sterling Pharma Solutions Sharon O’Brien, Director, OBW Technologies Limited ➡️Sinead Keogh, Director of BioPharmaChem, Head of Sectors, Ibec ➡️Sean Gayer, VP Operations at Boston Scientific Cork 💡 Register here: https://lnkd.in/eGjqJJcg #Manufacturing #Indsutry5.0 #sustainability #talent #strategy #leadership #innovation #competitivness

Only two weeks to go! Join us on Tuesday 10th December in the Ibec Cork offices as we unveil the latest insights from Ibec’s “Manufacturing in Ireland “2024 report. We will be celebrating Ireland’s high-performing manufacturing sector and exploring the exciting road ahead. This exclusive event brings together industry leaders, innovators, and policymakers, showcasing the remarkable achievements of Ireland’s manufacturing industry, a true cornerstone of our economy. Why Attend? - Discover Impactful Insights: See how manufacturing fuels €208 billion in exports and contributes €13.4 billion in wages and taxes each year. - Be Inspired by Success Stories: From biopharmaceuticals to food production, Ireland’s manufacturing sector is setting world-class standards. - Engage with Experts: Hear directly from key players as we discuss Ibec’s recommendations to propel Ireland’s manufacturing potential forward. - Network with Industry Leaders: Meet with top professionals and innovators shaping the future of Irish manufacturing. Register for this event today: https://lnkd.in/eGjqJJcg #IrishManufacturing #ManufacturingIreland #MakeinIreland #IrishIndustry #ManufacturingIreland

🌟Wonderful to have attended the ISPE Ireland Annual Seminar & Gala Dinner in Dublin, where we explored innovative technologies in Life Sciences alongside my colleagues, including Siobhán Dean. A huge shoutout to the dedicated ISPE Steering team, especially ISPE Chair Philip Gammell, Astellas Pharma, Adrienne Fleming, Technological University Dublin and everyone else we connected with throughout the day. We were treated to some fantastic presentations, with a standout keynote by Rachel Shelly from IDA Ireland and insightful contributions from Mike Hogan Enterprise Ireland. I particularly enjoyed Dana Daneshvari. Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine Ireland inspiring talk with a group of 50 students about building career in the biopharma sector - some truly excellent insights and advice shared - bravo. 👏 👏 👏 📢 📢 At BioPharmaChem Ireland, we’re excited to partner with ISPE for our joint Lab 5.0 workshop tomorrow. We’ll be diving into topics like the Lab of the Future, AI Literacy, and AI/ML in Pharma. Don’t miss out—check the details here: Event Link: https://lnkd.in/ezqUScen Darren Grant #Collaboration #Partnership #EcosystemDevelopment #ISPE #LifeSciences #Biopharma #Innovation #Lab5.0

In conjunction with the Department of Education — Ireland, the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment and STEM South West, BioPharmaChem Ireland has launched a survey to primary and post primary #schools across Ireland with the aim of learning more about the level of #engagement and interaction that schools have with #industry supported #STEM #Education.      The findings from this survey will help the Department and industry identify gaps and ensure that all schools are equally supported to access industry supported STEM programmes.      If any schools would like to complete the survey and contribute to this piece of work, you can take part here 👇 :    https://lnkd.in/eS3tnDpi    🏆 Upon receipt of your fully completed survey, your school will be entered into a prize draw with the chance to win Lego Spike Set. ⏱ The deadline for completing the survey is 15th November 2024.

BioPharmaChem Ireland recently held its #GxP #Training Committee Meeting in MSD Ireland, Dunboyne, with a variety of #BPCI member companies in attendance. The engagement was a great success, we shared #insights, #challenges and #knowledge on key areas: 📑 Eliminating the ‘read & understand’: MSD presented a user case #study on moving away from individual and paper based #training leading to a more interactive and #efficient training #process across its sites. ✅ #Benchmarking #Critical #Skills: We discussed the importance of defining core #competencies and #transferable skills across #manufacturing sites, resulting in a plan to develop a standardized skills framework across sister sites for particular companies. This #forum provides a #valuable opportunity for BPCI members to learn from #industry #peers, gain valuable #insights into the #GxP #Training procedures employed across the industry and engage in open #discussions. Join us in our #journey to enhance GxP training standards - #Connect with BioPharmaChem Ireland to share your insights and collaborate on future initiatives. Sinead Keogh Michael Kilkelly Siobhán Dean Eimear Curran Lisa Goodman Karina Cassidy