BioPharmaChem Ireland (BPCI), the Ibec group that represents the biopharmaceutical and chemical sectors, revealed the winners of the inaugural Impact Awards 2025, held as part of the BioPharmaChem Impact Conference.
Sanofi Waterford is a significant manufacturing facility located in Waterford City in the Southeast of Ireland. Established in 2001, it serves as a key hub in Sanofi’s global network with state-of-the-art infrastructure and technology. The facility operates 24/7 and has been audited by leading regulatory bodies worldwide, maintaining an excellent quality and compliance track record. The site’s operational excellence is grounded in best practices and continuous improvement processes.
Commenting on the Impact 2025 winners, Sinead Keogh, Head of Sectors at Ibec and Director of BioPharmaChem Ireland, said: “We are incredibly proud to recognize the exceptional work of the BioPharmaChem industry in Ireland. The achievements recognised at the inaugural Impact Awards not only highlight the strength and potential of the BioPharmaChem sector in Ireland but also set a benchmark for excellence and innovation globally.
The awards recognise and celebrate excellence in the BioPharmaChem sector in Ireland across seven categories.
Reflecting on their recognition, Cian O’Brien, Head of Site for Sanofi Waterford, said: “Thank you so very much for this recognition of our Digital Twin project with this Innovation award, which truly validates and affirms our vision that the future of pharmaceutical manufacturing lies at the intersection of physical and digital worlds.
By creating virtual replicas of our manufacturing equipment, we have realized how this technology can really transform how we deliver life-saving treatments to our patients faster, with more precision, and in a more sustainable way. This achievement represents not just technological advancement, but a fundamental shift in how we approach pharmaceutical production, enabling us to optimize processes, reduce timelines, and ultimately enhance our ability to serve our patients.”
The full list of Impact Awards 2025 winners is:
- BioPharmaChem Company of the Year Award 2025: Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine, Ringaskiddy
- Sustainable BioPharmaChem Company of the Year Award 2025: Astellas Ireland Co. Ltd
- Collaboration in BioPharmaChem Award 2025: Boston Scientific
- Best Process Innovation/Digitalisation of the Year Award 2025: Sanofi
- Emerging BioPharmaChem Company of the Year Award 2025: Blynksolve
- BioPharmaChem Partner/Supplier of the Year Award 2025: Micro-Bio
- Best Talent Strategy of the Year Award 2025: Innopharma Technical Services
- Outstanding Contribution to BioPharmaChem 2025: Brendan O’Callaghan, EVP, Manufacturing and Supply, Sanofi
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