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Industry
TMC Pharma Services Acquires tranScrip to Expand Global Life Science Regulatory and Medical Consulting Capabilities
TMC Pharma Services has acquired contract drug development organization tranScrip, combining clinical trial execution and contract research with deep regulatory affairs, medical, and scientific advisory services.
Industry
William Fry Advises PerkinElmer on Strategic Acquisition of Irish Life Science Automation Leader SimoTech
Project Farma, a division of PerkinElmer, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire SimoTech, combining commissioning and validation expertise with Cork-based manufacturing automation and GMP IT systems.
Industry
The €100K Reality Check: Why a Six-Figure Pharma Salary in Ireland Feels Different Than in Switzerland or Germany
An in-depth salary and purchasing power analysis for Ireland's life sciences sector. Comparing gross €100k+ compensation packages against progressive marginal taxes, housing rent, and net disposable income in Dublin and Cork versus Basel, Munich, and Copenhagen.
Industry
Markets Surge as August Opens: $400B Big Pharma Merger Speculation & AstraZeneca Deal Talks Grab Global Headlines
Global equity markets open August 2026 on a historic high as rumored $400B AstraZeneca-BMS merger talks and Curium's $8B Lantheus acquisition spark a massive biopharmaceutical consolidation wave.
Industry
The Cost-Governed Enterprise: A Financial Governance Playbook for AI in Irish Life Sciences
MIT research found that 95% of enterprise generative AI pilots show no measurable P&L impact, despite up to €36.8bn of global investment. The failure is not the technology, it is governance: cost is billed and legible, return is diffuse and uninstrumented. A seven-band cost taxonomy, eight load-bearing equations and the make-versus-rent crossover that Irish life sciences boards need to close the gap.
Industry
US Biopharma Group Pfanstiehl Acquires Nestlé’s Former Askeaton Infant Formula Site in Landmark Mid-West Industrial Transition
In a major boost for Ireland’s Mid-West life sciences hub, US biopharma specialist Pfanstiehl has acquired Nestlé’s former Wyeth Nutritionals plant in Askeaton, Co. Limerick, establishing its first international manufacturing facility.
Industry
ChatGPT Maker OpenAI Selects Dublin Docklands for New European HQ Expansion
OpenAI secures an 88,000 sq ft lease at IPUT's iconic Tropical Fruit Warehouse on Sir John Rogerson's Quay, bringing 250 new high-tech jobs to Dublin as it expands its European headquarters.
Industry
UK Pharma CV Guide 2026: MHRA Standards, Golden Triangle Hubs & Free ATS CV Builder
Complete 2026 guide to writing an ATS-compliant pharmaceutical CV in the UK. Features MHRA & ABPI standards, UK 2-page CV conventions, Golden Triangle recruitment benchmarks, and free ATS CV Studio tools.
Industry
US Pharma Resume Guide 2026: FDA cGMP Standards, ATS Formats & Free Builder
Master the US pharmaceutical resume format in 2026. Covers FDA 21 CFR compliance terms, 1-2 page US resume rules, major US biopharma hubs (Boston, SF Bay, NJ, NC Triangle), and free ATS resume tools.
Industry
Enterprise Ireland Funding Programmes 2026: The Complete Founder’s Guide to Grants, Pre-Seed (PSSF), iHPSU & Founder Visas
Master Enterprise Ireland's funding ecosystem: from Pre-Seed Start Fund (€50k-€100k) and Innovative HPSU Fund (€1.2M) to R&D, Green, and Digitalisation vouchers. Includes step-by-step application advice, readiness timelines, and non-EU founder visa rules.
Regulatory Affairs
After the Mother of All Deals: A Blueprint for the Ireland-India Pharmaceutical Corridor Under the EU-India FTA
A commercial-grade blueprint for the Ireland-India pharma corridor under the EU-India FTA: tariffs, HPRA-CDSCO bridges, 2030 projections, policy asks.
Biotechnology
The Dublin-Backed Roll-Up Reshaping UK Pharma Packaging: Inside Woodberry's Double Acquisition
In a deal announced on July 7, 2026, Woodberry Packaging - the Dublin-backed packaging group led by veteran entrepreneur Patrick Doran - has acquired Medica Packaging, the UK's largest independent pharmaceutical carton converter, and F.G. Curtis, a respected name in cosmetics and personal care packaging. The combined group now employs 650 people across the UK and Ireland with revenues exceeding €120 million, marking a significant consolidation moment in the specialist packaging sector.
MedTech
AI Real Estate Pioneer Build Raises $8.5M Seed Round to Automate Infrastructure Workflows
Build, a startup co-founded by James Stirrat-Ellis and Ben McClusky, has secured $8.5 million in seed funding led by Index Ventures to expand Dougie, its AI platform for real estate infrastructure workflows.
Regulatory Affairs
Therapeutic Hotspots of 2026: Evolving Pipelines in Antibody-Drug Conjugates (ADCs) and GLP-1 Obesity Platforms
Global research pipelines and venture capital inflows are concentrating in targeted cancer therapy with ADCs and next-generation cardiometabolic GLP-1 oral weight-loss compounds.
Industry
Global Biopharma M&A Rebounds in 2026: AbbVie and Merck KGaA Lead Multi-Billion Dollar Acquisitions
Global pharmaceutical dealmaking has surged in 2026 as cash-rich majors AbbVie and Merck KGaA close multi-billion dollar acquisitions to restock pipelines ahead of late-decade patent cliffs.
Industry
Navigating Ireland’s Pharma Dependency: Strategies for Policy and Talent in an Uncertain Era
With pharmaceuticals making up 20% of Ireland’s GDP, the nation’s reliance on the industry brings immense economic benefit but notable risks. We explore how Ireland must adapt its policy, manage geopolitical headwinds, and aggressively attract skilled labour to secure its future.
Clinical Trials
The 2026 Obesity Power Rankings: Which Pharma Giants Can Break the Lilly-Novo Duopoly?
With the obesity market projected to exceed $130 billion by 2034, we analyze the top 10 pharmaceutical companies vying for dominance. Explore our comprehensive Power Rankings assessing pipeline depth, clinical differentiation, and commercial infrastructure.
Biotechnology
A Biotech Buying Frenzy: Inside the H1 2026 Pharma M&A Surge
An in-depth analysis of the massive wave of pharmaceutical mergers and acquisitions in the first half of 2026, driven by patent cliffs, pipeline replenishment, and high-growth therapeutic areas.
Regulatory Affairs
How to Build a Powerful Personal Brand in Pharma Without Sharing Proprietary Data
A complete step-by-step guide for pharmaceutical, biotech and life science professionals on building a credible, visible personal brand on LinkedIn - without ever crossing compliance lines or risking proprietary data exposure. Covers brand strategy, content pillars, storytelling frameworks, and the exact boundaries every pharma professional must respect.
Industry
AbbVie Nears $11 Billion Acquisition of Apogee Therapeutics to Bolster Immunology Pipeline
AbbVie is reportedly in advanced negotiations to acquire clinical-stage biotech Apogee Therapeutics for approximately $10.9 billion in cash, aiming to secure the promising long-acting eczema therapy zumilokibart.
Industry
Laprophan Accelerates International Expansion with Completion of Rivopharm Acquisition in Switzerland
Moroccan pharmaceutical group Laprophan finalizes its acquisition of a controlling stake in Swiss pharmaceutical firm Rivopharm, securing a strategic industrial base in Europe and expanding its global footprint.
Industry
Jazz Pharmaceuticals Strikes Strategic $820M Research Deal with AbCellera for Next-Gen T-Cell Engaging Antibodies
Discover how Jazz Pharmaceuticals and AbCellera are joining forces in a high-stakes, $820M biopharma collaboration to pioneer next-generation T-cell engaging (TCE) multispecific antibodies targeting gastrointestinal cancers and challenging solid tumors.
Industry
The 47% Problem: Is the Irish Graduate Job Market Broken?
A staggering 47% of Irish employers have slashed entry-level and graduate roles in 2026. What does this massive structural shift mean for the Class of 2025 and 2026, and how can graduates pivot to survive the "entry-level paradox"?
Pharmaceutical
Leading CDMO Companies in Ireland: Your Complete Guide to Contract Manufacturing in 2026
A comprehensive guide to the top CDMO companies in Ireland - from Hovione and Thermo Fisher in Cork to EirGen Pharma in Waterford and HiTech Health in Galway. Full profiles, capabilities, certifications, and facilities of Ireland's leading contract development and manufacturing organizations.
MedTech
Medtronic Completes $550M Acquisition of Scientia Vascular to Advance Neurovascular Care
Galway-headquartered Medtronic has completed its $550 million acquisition of Scientia Vascular, integrating best-in-class guidewires and catheters into its neurovascular portfolio to transform stroke treatment globally.
LinkedIn
A Systematic LinkedIn Strategy for Small Pharma and Biotech Firms
A structured, step-by-step report on how small and emerging life science firms can leverage LinkedIn to build corporate reputation, increase brand awareness, and attract investors without massive marketing budgets.
LinkedIn
Setting Up Your LinkedIn Profile for Pharma and Life Science in Ireland
A complete step-by-step guide to building a LinkedIn profile that gets noticed by recruiters in Ireland's pharma, biotech, and MedTech sectors. Learn how to optimize your headline, write a compelling About section, and highlight FDA/HPRA compliance experience.
LinkedIn
The Ultimate Guide to LinkedIn's SSI Score for Pharma and HR Professionals
Discover what the LinkedIn Social Selling Index (SSI) is, how to find your score, and proven strategies to improve your 4 pillars. A complete guide tailored for pharmaceutical sales reps, recruiters, and life science professionals.
LinkedIn
10 LinkedIn Profile Fixes That Will Get You Noticed by Irish Pharma Recruiters in 2026
Irish pharma recruiters scan hundreds of profiles daily. These 10 targeted optimisations will push your profile to the top of their shortlist - and most take under 10 minutes to implement.
LinkedIn
How to Set Up Your LinkedIn Profile for Pharma Jobs in Ireland
Optimize your LinkedIn profile with pharma specific keywords, skills, and Ireland-focused positioning to increase visibility and attract recruiter opportunities.
MedTech
Ireland's National AI Strategy for Healthcare Signals a New Era for Life Sciences and Digital Health
AI for Care The Artificial Intelligence (AI) Strategy for Healthcare in Ireland 2026-2030 AI Strategy for Healthcare Signals a New Era for Life Sciences