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We help our clients seize new opportunities, pioneer change, and stay competitive in a constantly evolving world. 

This vital sector has never experienced a more challenging time. Leaders and innovators must accelerate research and development and upscale production at speed. To meet the urgent demand for new advancements, we must adapt to transformative trends such as ageing populations and personalised medicine, while fully harnessing the potential of digital innovation.   

We work with a range of clients from emerging biotech firms through to world-renowned research institutions and multinational pharmaceutical companies – to plan, design, build, commission and support their pioneering facilities. Our innovative, flexible and resilient solutions are tailored to the needs of each project, designed to meet and adapt to international best practice, emerging trends and regulatory developments. 
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"For over 60 years, we have proudly led industry advancements through our world-class technical and delivery expertise. Through science-led innovation, we’re playing our part in how the industry tackles pressing global challenges."

Chris Davy
Global Lead, Pharmaceutical & Life Sciences, WSP
 

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Advance progress 

Benefit from global best practices to seamlessly transition from cutting edge scientific discovery to full-scale commercial manufacturing of treatments, creating enduring social, environmental and financial value. With our unique reach and depth of interdisciplinary capabilities, we support projects from early-stage strategic advisory and feasibility studies, through to design, engineering, delivery and operation.

Redefine excellence 

Push the boundaries of possibility and optimize everything – including process safety, quality, efficiency and resilience. With our deep understanding of how pharmaceutical and life sciences discoveries are made and developed, we specialize in the strategic planning, design and construction management of Current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) compliant manufacturing facilities, specialist high containment laboratories and science buildings, and controlled, ultra-clean environments.

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Deliver at pace 

Transform operations and deliver revolutionary medicines and vaccines at pace with robust, digitally enabled facilities. From smart buildings and places to AI-driven asset management, our cross-disciplinary teams can help you harness the right technology every time and lead a digital pharmaceutical and life sciences industry moving towards a net zero, circular economy.

Make a positive impact

Decarbonize production, mitigate environmental risks and create sustainable manufacturing platforms. From reusing existing structures to save embodied carbon, integrating onsite power generation, and implementing smart building technologies to enhance water and resource efficiency, we drive insightful, pragmatic improvements that benefit our clients, communities, and the environment.

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Collaborate with us 

Deliver the solutions and return on investment vital to advancing progress in collaboration with our global network of experienced multidisciplinary experts. We bring science, technology and innovation together and provide a unique range of local context, international best practice, deep technical expertise and exceptional specialisms.

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Christopher Davy
Global Lead, Pharmaceutical & Life Sciences
Global
Nicola Reid
Director - Head of Pharmaceutical and Life Sciences, UK & Ireland
United Kingdom
Robert Illes
Robert Illes
Senior Vice President, Environment
United States
Dave McGlashan
Vice President, Architecture/ Senior Science Leader
United States
Kevin Cassidy
Kevin Cassidy
National Market Lead – Healthcare & Science
Canada
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Ramon Ortuzar
Director, Industry and Property & Buildings , LAC
Latin America and the Caribbean
Nils Wolter
Nils Wolter
Lead Advisor Project Management
Sweden
Ulrik Muushardt
Ulrik N. Muushardt
Market Development Director
Denmark
Francisco fernandez
Francisco Fernandez
Project Manager
Spain
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Tobias Hohermuth
Managing Director, Property & Buildings
Switzerland
Aude Demeester
Director of Industry & Energy
France
Lydia Lun
Lydia Lun
Director, Project Management
China
Matthew Webb
Associate Director, Building Services
Australia
Peter Hodgkinson
Peter Hodgkinson
Director for Strategic Growth and Major Projects, Property & Buildings
South Africa
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