Chairman for BioPharmaChemical Ireland and Leader of Pfizer’s two small molecule API manufacturing sites in Cork, Seamus Fives recounts his team’s efforts to avert the closure of the Little Island facility through improvements in operating efficiency, and discusses how Pfizer is re-equipping their small molecule facilities to fit the needs of their current pipeline.
We understand that you have led a significant push towards efficiency at Pfizer’s Little Island and Ringaskiddy facilities in Cork, successfully reversing a decision to close the Little Island site. How did this situation arise, and what have you and your team managed to accomplish over the last few years?
"Little Island is a prime example of how continuing to focus on competitiveness and adding business value generates business opportunities."
