First Snow of the Season
December 8, 2023
NYC got its first flurries yesterday. While the city’s snowfall didn’t quite match up with the contents of the photo, we thought it apt to mark the first snow of the season with this throwback of Nigel’s first New Hampshire snowshoeing adventure from last winter.
Twee-son's Greetings
December 3, 2023
The British word of the day is "twee", as Sophie and the family enjoy an idyllic weekend in the village of Coln St. Aldwyns in the Cotswolds.
Inflexion PE Partners
November 27, 2023
We're sending a warm holiday thank you to Christian and the rest of the Inflexion team, whom we had the pleasure of meeting in October at CPhI Barcelona. Nigel’s always happy to speak or take place in any kind of panel discussion, so being invited to do so at one of the industry’s biggest yearly events was a treat in itself. The wine party favor is the cherry on top.
Batter Up
November 19, 2023
Alex at the plate with Brooklyn Dodgers legend Roy Campanella outside the National Baseball Hall of Fame during this weekend’s trip to Cooperstown.
Khaki & Coral
November 18, 2023
Albert’s taking in the last of the fall foliage with a nine-mile ruck run this Saturday morning.
Feeling Lucky
November 15, 2023
Enjoying a pot luck lunch at the San Diego facility with Sylvia Hinds and the rest of the Tanvex CDMO team.
Shore Thing
November 12, 2023
Mark’s three girls admire a beautiful November sky over a calm Atlantic in Maryland. Not a traditional beach day for sure, but one to savor nonetheless.
30,000 LinkedIn Followers
November 7, 2023
18 years ago, Nigel signed up for a professional networking social platform called LinkedIn. 900 customers, 2.5 million miles, and 200 staff later, Nigel has reached the 30,000 followers mark on the same week LinkedIn reached 1 Billion members.
Infinity Laboratories
November 5, 2023
It takes a lot of work to bring together multiple business segments into one new brand. As we continue to roll out Infinity Laboratories' new brand image, which combines the services of 8 facilities nationwide, we appreciate all the support Joe & Hank gave us on the client side.
Road to Launch Episode 4
November 3, 2023
In the fourth and final episode of Road to Launch, drama unfolds and the crew nearly loses their main mast just 16 hours into day one of TransPac 2023. With the big blue sea looking to eat them alive, the crew of the Malilia are forced to make a difficult decision: continue the race or return to dry land?
Road to Launch Episode 3
November 3, 2023
All smiles for the the first day of the TransPac as we were setting sail on a 12 days journey across the pacific. Watch the first leg of the epic journey here: https://www.pharmasalmanac.com/road-to-launch
Road to Launch Episode 2
November 1, 2023
Episode 2 of 4 of The Road to Launch is here! With the crew fully assembled and our faithful vessel — Malilia — prepared, we were eager to set sail. If only we could have known then what the open ocean had in store for us. Head to PharmasAlmanac.com to see the second installment of our epic journey during the TransPac 2023 race!
Road to Launch Episode 1
November 1, 2023
Episode 1 of 4 of The Road to Launch is LIVE! We’ve got a boat, but now it’s time to get that boat secured for a 12-day voyage, assemble the crew, and begin training for whatever the Pacific Ocean might have in store for us. Head to PharmasAlmanac.com to see the first part of the captivating tale of our participation in TransPac 2023!
AusBiotech 2023
November 1, 2023
He’s made it! AusBiotech 2023 marks the show’s return after a two-year hiatus as a result of the COVID pandemic. Nigel’s looking forward to what should be a busy event as we begin preparing for next year’s road trip: The Road to Australia.
Virgin Australia
November 1, 2023
If you’re following along, you might remember that we’re big fans of Virgin Airlines here. Nigel’s feeling good about being back on board as he heads from Sydney to Brisbane for AusBiotech.
Upgraded!
October 30, 2023
It’s about time! The lovely folks at Delta Airlines have upgraded Nigel to a flat bed on the 23-hour flight from New York to Brisbane, firmly cementing them as our new favorite global airline (alongside their partner Virgin Atlantic, of course).
Aston Villa
October 29, 2023
Nigel is rubbing it in from afar. Aston Villa FC won their 11th home match in a row against Mark’s hometown of Luton.
Official
October 25, 2023
This year marks Nigel’s 26th year at CPhI Worldwide. Here’s to 26 more.
The Acropolis is On Top of This
October 25, 2023
Sophie's doing some sightseeing in Rhodes. Today's stop: the 2,000-year-old Lindos Acropolis.
The Creation of Adam
October 25, 2023
Jonny and Alejandro enjoying a well-earned feast before heading back to New York following a productive week at AAPS. Photo credit: Nancy Jin.
Touched Down in Barcelona
October 24, 2023
Across the Atlantic, Alan Walker’s arrived in Barcelona and is ready to hit CPhI.
The AAPS Dream Team
October 24, 2023
Jonny, Nancy, and Alejandro repping That’s Nice down in Orlando for this year’s AAPS. If you’re at the show, they’ll be there all day today and tomorrow, so be sure to stop by and see them!
Spooky Season
October 23, 2023
Alex got festive over the weekend with some pumpkin carving. No stencils needed.
BVB, Dortmund Football Club
October 22, 2023
The newest addition to the football jersey collection — Dortmund FC.
Riding the Rails
October 21, 2023
Coming from NYC, we’re often quite jaded in our attitudes toward public transit. When abroad — particularly in Europe — it’s actually quite enjoyable to use the train, and makes for an immersive approach towards better understanding local culture.
Düsseldorf
October 21, 2023
Getting cultured in Düsseldorf. With a longstanding passion for fine art, Nigel’s doing his best to continue to expand his collection with a quick stop to a gallery.
Care for a Cocktail, Sir?
October 20, 2023
Nigel is leaving the life sciences to pursue a new career in bartending. Rumor has it that he mixes up one of the best martinis you’ll ever have.
The Signing Room
October 20, 2023
Círculo de Liceo is among the pantheon of beautiful, historic buildings that have been converted into private meeting spaces for business executives. Here’s Haig conducting some very important business in just such a space.
Distinguished Guests
October 20, 2023
Haig Armaghanian, Brian Graves and Nigel Walker on their way into a pre-CPhI event at Círculo de Liceo.
Círculo de Liceo
October 20, 2023
Círculo de Liceo is one of Barcelona's oldest private clubs, so Nigel is feeling pretty psyched to attend this event before heading to CPhI for the rest of the week.
Air France
October 20, 2023
This Air France photo is a bit of a red herring, as Nigel is actually headed to Germany for a bit. The encroaching storm vibes were too good to pass up.
On the Go
October 20, 2023
We’ve turned the corner on the final four weeks of trade show travel. Nigel’s broken out the trusty old orange hand luggage and an old-school pair of the red spikes.
Blast from the Past
October 19, 2023
In honor the upcoming CPhI show, we’re reflecting on some of the amazing partnerships we’ve made on our agency’s 28-year long journey. Here’s a throwback of Nigel and our longtime collaborator, Haig Armaghanian, at CPhI 2014 in Paris, France. What a long way we’ve come.
Caught In the Act
October 15, 2023
Nick caught in deep concentration at the new That’s Nice North Carolina office.
Sponsored by That's Nice
October 12, 2023
No, we didn't really sponsor this year's Meeting on the Mesa. But with a sea of TN Orange umbrellas below, it sure looks like we did.
Meeting on the Mesa
October 10, 2023
And here we go. 2023 marks our second year attending Meeting on the Mesa in Carlsbad, CA, and it’s proven to be an excellent event for meeting existing clients, new prospects, and the top minds in the CGT space.
The Gang's All Here
October 5, 2023
Jesse, thanks for letting us be a part of this momentous occasion in your company’s legacy. We look forward to continuing to support your exceptional team and can’t wait to see what Wheeler has in store for the industry in the coming months.
GMP in OKC
October 5, 2023
With that, Wheeler’s small-scale cGMP manufacturing facility is ready to roll! Boasting 35,000 square feet of purpose-designed manufacturing capacity, the stage is set for innovation and excellence in clinical drug substance supply.
We've Found the Motherlode
October 5, 2023
Jason behind the scenes at the Wheeler ribbon cutting event. We’ve stumbled upon the mother of all charcuterie boards, so we might just hang out back here for a few more minutes.
Oklahoma's Native Son
October 5, 2023
Getting in tune with the spirit of the Wild West in the presence of Harold T. Holden’s “Oklahoma’s Native Son” — a 2005 bronze sculpture of Will Rogers that greets newly-arrived passengers at the (you guessed it) Will Rogers World Airport in OKC.
Praxis Packaging
October 3, 2023
Fresh off a visit to the lovely team at Praxis Packaging — the best kept secret in primary and secondary packaging. We’re extremely impressed with the culture of inclusivity, innovation, and camaraderie that the Praxis leadership team has fostered.
Chinese Bullet Train
September 27, 2023
A quick shot before Nigel’s first ride on the Chinese bullet train. We’re told this thing tops out at 217 miles-per-hour (350 KPH for our international readers)!
Altruist, Suzhou
September 27, 2023
Altruist is the newly-formed CDMO division of Innovent. We had the pleasure of hosting Leo Lyu at our New York office a few months ago, and now he’s returning the favor for Nigel at their Suzhou headquarters.
Innovent
September 27, 2023
Nigel’s getting a crash course in the Chinese life sciences market this week. Today he spent the day touring Innovent, a PD-1 Chinese market leader, in Suzhou Industrial Park, Jiangsu.
Aton Bio / Henlius
September 26, 2023
Next stop: a visit to our friends at Aton Bio — a newcomer to the biotech CDMO landscape with an incredible facility in the heart of Shanghai.
Chime Biologics
September 25, 2023
Nigel’s finally made it to China for the first leg of the review of the Asian biologics market. First stop is Chime Biologics, where we had the pleasure of meeting with their President & Founder at their headquarters in Wuhan.
Love is in the Air
September 25, 2023
Despite being a bit jetlagged, Nigel (as well as this landscaper) is so far loving Wuhan.
Wuhan, China
September 25, 2023
Chinese BD season begins. Just about 34 hours after leaving his house in Bronxville, Nigel has arrived at Wuhan-Tianhe International Airport, about 70km outside of the city’s industrial center.
BPI 2023
September 21, 2023
Alan and Emily ending out September strong at BioProcess International in Boston this week. For those we did see, it was a pleasure getting to do so. If we missed you, you know where you to find us. We'd love to hear from you!
Snack Attack
September 19, 2023
Sophie’s just arrived in the New York office this morning, meaning Mark’s desk is doubling as a London corner shop today.