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- 09/09/2024

CPHI Milan Announces Pharma Award finalists

Chimica Oggi-Chemistry Today

Finalists span 14 categories including awards for future leaders, women of the year and ‘at the heart of pharma’

Milan, 06th September 2024: CPHI Milan (8-10 October, 2024) announces the finalists for the upcoming CPHI Pharma Awards, which will be hosted on the event’s opening evening at the CPHI Celebration.

The awards are a key feature of the ‘CPHI Celebration’ and will commence with a glamorous drinks reception, celebrating excellence and innovation in the pharmaceutical industry across 14 categories.
Among the highlights are two new awards. First, the new “Woman of the Year” award, honouring women leaders who inspire colleagues, champion diversity and inclusion, and advocate for industry progression. Nominees are evaluated on their leadership, collaboration, and ability to create opportunities for women while challenging the status quo.
Equally anticipated is the novel “Future Leader” award, recognising rising stars under 35 with at least five years of experience in pharma, biopharma, or academic institutions. This award celebrates those who bring fresh perspectives, manage teams effectively, and introduce innovative ideas, marking them as the future leaders set to shape the pharmaceutical industry with their dedication and vision.
Please visit here for a full list of finalists.
This year’s shortlist is as follows:

Accelerating Innovation
Cell Factory Box (CF Box), ProPharma Group / PBL
RIGENERA, Haemopharm Healthcare s.r.l
Hydroxyurea oral suspension, the first room temperature-stable drug, Akums Drugs and Pharmaceuticals
MIVO Gut-Skin Axis, React4life S.p.A.
Benzonase® Salt Tolerant, Emprove® Expert, MERCK / MILLIPORE SIGMA
KinetiSol(™) Technology, AustinPx
RoSS.FILL CGT – Automated Aliquoting of Small Volumes at Highest Accuracy, Single Use Support
Leveraging AI to accelerate clinical trials for large pharma, Thermo Fisher Scientific
Blynksolve Digital Knowledge Twin, Blynksolve
Pharmaceutical Industrial Strategy Acceleration Process, Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

API Development and Innovation
Development of drug substance process using flow chemistry & design of continuous manufacturing plant, Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories
Ozonolysis in Flow: A green and safe alternative to heavy metal catalyzed cleavage of C=C double bond on industrial scale, Teva api
NANOme Benchtop system for personalised therapies, LEON and Team Consulting
(S)-4-phenyl-oxazolidinone, Enzymaster
Lonza AI-Enabled Route Scouting Service, Lonza

Finished Formulation
SVT-15473, Laboratorios Salvat, S.A
Revolutionizing vaccine logistics, shelf-life and wastage with fridge-free innovation, Thermo Fisher Scientific
Crispact®, PharmExtracta S.p.A.
The UniLayer Straw Delivery System, Unistraw Corp.
Capsugel® Enprotect® Size 9 capsule for pre-clinical studies, Lonza
ClorNovir, Dr.Ferrer Biopharma
Apinovex™ Polymers for Oral Solubility Enhancement, Lubrizol Life Science Health (LLS Health)

Manufacturing Excellence
Automated Visual Inspection Station, Axom Solution SA
Revolutionising Care for Children: Personalized 3D Printed Medicines, FABRX
Advanced AI Optimization for API Production, Teva api
LyoFlow, COMSER
RheaLyo™️ GMP-Flex continuous freeze-dryer, RheaVita
BD iDFill, BD – Becton Dickinson
UpTempo℠ CAR-T Cell Therapy Platform Process, Catalent Cell & Gene Therapy

Drug Delivery & Device Innovation
The UniLayer Straw Delivery System, Unistraw Corp.
A Novel Bioadhesive Oral Fluid Gel Spray, Azelis Group NV
Sprinkle formulation of a drug capsule for treatment of tremors and other uncontrolled body movements, Adare Pharma Solutions
Otrivin Nasal Mist – the first next-generation nasal congestion device transforming experience, adherence and effectiveness, Aptar Pharma and Haleon
Prefilled ApiJect Injector, ApiJect Syestems
Capa Valve, Capa Valve Ltd

Packaging & Machinery
CurTec Fold Pack Pails, CurTec International
TECOBOX, IGB srl
AM.ECO BY RENOGROUP, RENOGROUP
EQIUS® Equilibrium RH Stabilizers, Colorcon
Cere®Screen Digital Display Label, WestRock
Digital Carton Workflow for Pharmaceutical Cartons, Esmark Finch

Supply Chain Excellence
Multienterprise Information Network Tower(MINT), TraceLink
A new age of supply chain visibility and resilience, QYOBO GmbH
HCLTech Smart Material Tracking Solution, HCLTech
Authena L1VE, Authena AG
E-Z Philippine Importation, I.E. Medica Inc.

Sustainability
Circlear, Heraeus Precious Metals
CCT EcoFlex Cold Chain Technologies
Pioneering Sustainable Microcrystalline Cellulose (MCC) Production. The first-of-kind production facility powered by patented AaltoCell™ technology in Lappeenranta, Finland. With responsible chemistry, less water and energy use, sustainable sourcing, an, Nordic Bioproducts Group Ltd
From Rigid packaging to Flexible Packaging, Rotor Print
The UniLayer Straw Delivery System, Unistraw Corp.
Clarified PP VMS kit, Berry Global
Innovation for Sustainability: Pioneering Low-carbon Manufacturing with Continuous Flow Chemistry Technology, PharmaBlock Sciences
PhytoSquene® plant-based squalene for parenteral applications, Evonik Industries AG
Regulatory & Compliance
Dvarka – Regulatory Driven, AI & Automation Assisted Platform for Emerging Market Access & Compliance RTIXIO LIFESCIENCES PVT LTD
SEEK- AI driven tool to reduce Human error SEEK- Eidolon Learning Pvt Ltd
Prodigy, ProPharma Group
Regulatory, Scientific & Safety Consulting in Life Sciences ASPHALION, S.L
Volta Project: who said impossible? Esteve Quimica

CEO of the Year
Chanelle McCoy Heath, Chanelle McCoy Health
Vijay Ambati – Founder and CEO, Clearsynth, Clearsynth
Pete O’Heeron, FibroBiologics
Deepak Bahri, Sentiss Pharma
Guy Clark, CNX Therapeutics

Start-up Initiative
COCOON BIOSCIENCE, COCOON BIOSCIENCE
myotwin, myotwin
Nebu~Flow Nebuliser Platform, Acu-Flow limited (t/a Nebu~Flow)
Axom Solutions SA, Axom Solutions SA
ORYL Screener, ORYL Photonics
Galvita TIP – A new standard of oral drug delivery. Galvita AG

At the heart of pharma
Drone Powered Delivery for Critical Patient Care, Cipla Limited
Medicines Patent Pool- saving patients for a decade, Medicines Patent Pool
Nelipak Laboratory Services – the heart of Pharma, Nelipak Laboratory Services
Honey Farm, ICAS Employee Support , A tree for every deal, Deniz Kayadalen Brand Ambassador, Woodland Trust, Adalvo
Fox Chase Cancer Center and West Pharmaceutical Services, West Pharmaceutical Services

Women of the Year
KBI Biopharma – Sigma Mostafa, Ph.D. KBI Biopharma
Frau Dr. Almuth Steinkühler SCHOTT Pharma AG & Co. KGaA
Julia Tsetis OFET GROUP OF PHARMACEUTICAL COMPANIES
Audrey Butler Adare Pharma Solutions
Neeti Pant- Managing Director & Co-Founder of DDReg Pharma DDReg Pharma Pvt Ltd
Bernadette Sweeney, Lonza
Joyce Fitzharris, Head of Small Molecule, Europe, SK pharmteco

Future Leader
Jodie Winder TriRx Pharmaceutical Services
Morgan Rex ApiJect Syestems
Megan Smyth Almac Sciences
Nagarjun Chakilam Maithri Drugs Pvt Ltd
Paulo Rodriguez Adalvo