In terms of innovation, the teams used the following strategies to improve project performance via use of drone and virtuality reality for collaborative decision making. The engineering and construction process used a digitally enabled strategy from commissioning through operational readiness where all documentations with digitally and totally paperless.
Based on these innovative ways of working and implementing this project in a safe and sustainable manner, Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine is recognized as the 2025 ISPE FOYA category winner for Operations – Project Execution.
The 2026 FOYA Banquet and Awards Celebration will occur on Sunday, 18 October, during the 2026 ISPE Annual Meeting & Expo in Washington D.C., USA, 18-21 October. All are welcome to register to join the prestigious black-tie event. The event will include speeches from award recipients, keynote sessions from industry leaders, and abundant opportunities to connect with manufacturing and engineering experts.
ISPE’s Facility of the Year Awards (FOYA) is a leading global program recognizing innovation in pharmaceutical and biotechnology manufacturing. It highlights achievements in facility design, construction, and operation, celebrating the commitment of individuals worldwide to improve patient health. Award categories include Innovation, Operations, Supply Chain, Pharma 4.0™, and Social Impact, showcasing excellence in the industry.
The submission deadline is Monday, 7 December 2026.
Established in 2005, the FOYA program recognizes state-of-the-art projects utilizing new, innovative technologies to improve the quality of products, reduce the cost of producing high-quality medicines, and demonstrate advances in project delivery. The FOYA program provides a platform for the pharmaceutical science and manufacturing industry to showcase its accomplishments in facility design, construction, and operation, while sharing the development of new applications of technology and cutting-edge approaches.
