Pharma Innovator of the Year
For a leader whose work materially changed how a therapy is discovered, produced or delivered.
PharmaX Next Awards 2027
Celebrating the people advancing medicine
The PharmaX Next Awards honour the visionaries, pioneers and organisations driving scientific breakthroughs and sustainable healthcare — from global R&D teams to individual researchers and student innovators.
Nominate nowAwards gala · March 11–12, 2027 · Rome, Italy
Award categories
Research Excellence Award
For professors and research groups with outstanding published contributions to pharmaceutical science.
Young Scientist Award
For PhD candidates and early-career researchers under 35 with exceptional promise.
Biotech Startup of the Year
For a startup translating breakthrough science into a viable clinical or commercial path.
Digital Health & AI Award
For applied AI, data or digital platforms improving discovery, trials or patient outcomes.
Sustainability in Pharma
For measurable progress in greener manufacturing, supply chain and responsible practice.
Who should nominate
- Industry leaders, CEOs and founders
- Professors, researchers and academics
- Innovators and entrepreneurs
- Pharmaceutical and healthcare specialists
- Technology developers
- Policy makers and thought leaders
- Sustainability and compliance experts
- Non-profit leaders and educators
How nominations work
1. Check eligibility
Self-nominations and third-party nominations are both welcome, for individuals and organisations.
2. Submit on the portal
Complete the nomination form with a short case for recognition and supporting evidence.
3. Jury review
An independent committee of academics and industry leaders shortlists each category.
4. Awards night in Rome
Winners are announced during the gala evening at the conference.
Hall of fame
Past awardees
Winners and honourees celebrated at previous PharmaX Next editions.
Madrid, Spain 2026
Awardees for this edition will be announced shortly. The official list is published on the event portal.
View on the portalKnow someone who deserves the stage?
Nominations are submitted and reviewed on the official PharmaX Next portal.
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