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Life Sciences 2020
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Leverage data insights, automation and informatics to speed up drug development
Automated data capture and integrated informatics platforms can boost compliance, reduce “data drudgery” and speed drugs’ road to market. Drug product success relies on robust, reliable, validated data – something that has become increasingly difficult to provide, as clinical trials have become more global and complex. Consolidating and standardising processes into single lab information management...
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Life sciences in Ireland is going from strength to strength
Ireland is a global life sciences hub and the gateway to the European single market for many pharmaceutical companies. Never has this title and premise been so important than in the face of COVID-19. Tackling COVID-19 In both keeping our hospitals and pharmacies functioning, and playing their part in the global supply chain, pharmaceutical companies...
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Precision medicine will lead to improved outcomes for patients
Through significant improvements in the treatment and prevention of diseases, we are now living longer. The average life expectancy in Ireland is currently 84 years for women and 80.4 years for men. Historically, most treatment options fall into a one-size-fit-all approach but, increasingly, evidence from research is demonstrating that by taking a more ‘personalised’ approach...
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The continual growth of Ireland’s biopharma and chemical sectors
In its 25 years of existence, BioPharmaChem Ireland has seen its membership grow and diversify; from being predominantly active pharmaceutical ingredient manufacturers to now being inclusive of biotech and biotech manufacturing, drug product formulation and specialist services, as well as chemical manufacturing. This growth and diversification across Ireland are the result of international investment, cross...
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Leaning into social distancing
Ireland’s life sciences scene is booming, but the COVID-19 outbreak presents difficulties that test the industry’s ability for smart working. The pharmaceutical industry in Ireland has seen several large-scale acquisitions over the last decade, resulting in considerable changes and restructuring. Roles have evolved, individuals’ responsibilities have changed and demands on time, skills and capabilities have...
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Industry and policy leaders can share a stage for medicines innovation
The biopharmaceutical industry is among Ireland’s most significant investors, accounting for 62% of Ireland’s goods exports. We have a large biopharmaceutical manufacturing presence, relative to other big sectors and to other similar-sized countries. Our scientists are contributing to global efforts to find treatments and cures for serious diseases, including for the COVID-19 pandemic. Industry and...
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Supply chain solutions and how they can help
The life science industry’s rapid development requires future planning from companies involved in logistics and storage to ensure Ireland can stay ahead of the competition. The sensitive nature of pharmaceutical and healthcare products within the life science industry can create complex logistical challenges. The importance of meeting supply chain needs Global life science companies located...
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Addressing the biomanufacturing skills needs in Ireland
A successful biopharmaceutical industry relies heavily on a skilled workforce, and a good training programme is key to developing future talent. Ireland has had tremendous success in recent years in building a highly-successful biopharmaceutical industry, due largely to its ability to provide complex operations with vital technical talent. As the biopharmaceutical industry matures, particularly in...
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Next government must invest in innovation and ensure patient access to Medtech
Ireland is one of the top locations for Medtech FDI investment in Europe and is, per capita, the greatest employer of Medtech professionals in Europe The impacts of the changing EU regulations Acting Irish Medtech Association Director, Nessa Fennelly, warns that changes in EU regulations could jeopardise this. “A high bar is set for manufacturers...