The Life Science Industry Awards 2024

Life-saving and life-changing innovators from across Ireland’s advanced MedTech sector gathered at the Life Science Industry Awards 2024 last month to celebrate their sector’s success at a gala awards evening in Dublin, Ireland.

The importance of the sector to Ireland’s health and economy cannot be understated. IDA Ireland says the foundation of Ireland’s life sciences industry was the small-molecule sector, which is still growing and developing. But the strongest growth is now in advanced therapeutics, such as mRNA, cell and gene technologies. Three-quarters of the MedTech firms in Ireland are now carrying out research and development (R&D) here.

Ireland is home to nine of the world’s top 10 pharmaceutical companies, and to 14 of the world’s 15 biggest medical technology companies. More than 300 companies operate in Ireland, employing some 40,000 people. MedTech exports from Ireland are worth more than €13 billion a year, or 8 per cent of the country’s total exports, proving just how vital the sector is.

The Life Science Industry Awards launched last year to showcase the diversity of skills within the sector. The award categories cover innovation, sustainability, engineering, digital transformation and operations, from the laboratory to the supply chain, strategic partnerships and health and safety.

This year’s winner of the overall Excellence in Life Sciences award was Janssen Sciences Ireland. The judges’ citation said: “Janssen Sciences Ireland demonstrated a remarkable commitment to patient care, environmental sustainability, and innovation. Their large-scale expansion projects and the successful integration of digital transformation initiatives showcase their dedication to excellence and forethought in the life sciences sector. They have set the bar very high for next year and are the worthy winners of this prestigious trophy.”

Controlled Environments Company (CEC) were proud to present three award categories at the event to recognise: Excellence in Health & Safety; Supply Chain Achievement; and Operational Excellence. We would like to thank all the excellent participants and congratulate the winning entries.

Tom O'Brien, Business Manager at Controlled Environments Company, presents the Excellence in Health & Safety award to Astellas Ireland Kerry Plant team

Tom O'Brien, Business Manager at Controlled Environments Company, presents the Supply Chain Achievement award to Teresa Clancy, APC & VLE Therapeutics

Michael Brennan, Account Manager at Controlled Environments Company, presents the Operational Excellence award to David Iroaganachi, Merck.