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.
Here We Come...
December 3, 2023
Ever heard of the Baader-Meinhof phenomenon? Sometimes referred to as the frequency illusion, it’s a phenomenon involving the perceived frequent appearance of a newly-learned piece of information. With our 2024 Road Trip on the horizon, it feels like Australia is following us everywhere we go now, including this barbershop in Dam Neck, VA.
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.
Getting Pretty Good at This
November 22, 2023
Nigel is spending Thanksgiving in Kentucky. The onset of the midwestern cold calls for a roaring holiday fire, handcrafted from some freshly-cut, still-green wood, which offers plenty of decorative snap, crackle, and pop.
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.
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.
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
Brisbane
November 2, 2023
Taking some time in between AusBiotech meetings to enjoy the sights and culture of the lovely city of Brisbane, or as the locals call it, Brizzie.
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.
Panel-rama
November 1, 2023
We’re getting educated Down Under. With the shows come the panels, and AusBiotech has no shortage of them.
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.
The Road to Launch
October 31, 2023
The cat is out of the bag. We’re finally unveiling the story of “Road to Launch”! The teaser dropped today, but stay tuned throughout the week for the four-part series as it rolls out on LinkedIn and on PharmasAlmanac.com.
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).
Official
October 25, 2023
This year marks Nigel’s 26th year at CPhI Worldwide. Here’s to 26 more.
A Study in Color
October 25, 2023
CPhI Worldwide 2023 is in full swing, and Scorpius’ rainbow booth is the center of attention.
Bird's Eye View
October 25, 2023
There’s nothing quite like the excitement of CPhI.
Cenexi
October 25, 2023
The day just got underway and the Cenexi booth is already rolling.
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!
Grifols Partnership
October 23, 2023
Grifols unveiled some new art at this year’s CPhI. We’re really into this color scheme.
TriRx
October 23, 2023
TriRx is up and running at CPhI. Like the rest of us here, their team is prepped for a busy week.
SPI Pharma
October 23, 2023
SPI Pharma’s red is really popping on this booth. We can’t wait to see the finished product shortly.
BIOVECTRA
October 23, 2023
Putting the finishing touches on the BIOVECTRA booth before the show doors officially open.
Scorpius BioManufacturing
October 23, 2023
Not to toot our own horn, but we’re absolutely thrilled with this stunning Scorpius BioManufacturing booth at this year’s CPhI.
Open Rhodes
October 23, 2023
Sophie and the boys are enjoying a week in Rhodes. Despite a troubling lack of halloumi (much to the boys’ displeasure), they appear to be doing quite well.
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.
Leaving California
October 15, 2023
Couldn’t come all the way out to California without taking one quick R&R day post-Meeting on the Mesa. Now it’s back to New York for some quick housekeeping for the grand NBD tour continues.
A Meeting of the Minds
October 10, 2023
Day one of Meeting on the Mesa has flown by. We are enjoying our second year at this event, and it has been a true pleasure getting to see such a wide variety of dynamic advanced therapies titans come together. We’re looking forward to what the next two days have in store for us!
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.
Get Glowing or Get Going
October 9, 2023
Taking a quick detour to the Four Seasons before heading to this year’s Meeting on the Mesa.
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.
Frontier Scientific Solutions
October 3, 2023
Making his way south, Nigel’s now arrived at Frontier Scientific Solutions — an emerging supply chain logistics provider headquartered in the charming town of Wilmington, NC. Hope you brought a jacket, Nigel, because they’ve got some pretty extensive cold-chain capabilities coming out of this facility.
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.