Chennai, December 09, 2015:TAKE Solutions Ltd., a global business technology solutions provider collaborated with UBM India as title sponsor and hosted the 3rd Annual India Pharma Awards on 30th November, 2015 at ITC Maratha, Mumbai. The awards night was a platform for key players of the pharmaceutical sector, worldwide to exhibit their various organizational proficiencies across categories.

The UBM India Pharma Awards showcased organizational capabilities in the direction of Innovations across 10 different categories and was attended by the industry including policy makers from different countries. The event recognised innovation and excellence by pharmaceutical companies and related stakeholders operating in India. The occasion was an unparalleled prospect for the pharma companies to gain a competitive lead in the dynamic ecosystem.

Attended by over 500 guests from the pharma sector, the awards threw light on the significant performers in the pharma domain. Excellence in Contract Research, Corporate Social Responsibility, Environment, and Health & Safety are a few among the several prestigious categories.

At the event, Dr. Steve Arlington, Expert Advisor, TAKE Solutions addressed the assembly on challenges, opportunities and futures of the pharma industry. Dr. Arlington with over 35 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, has been a consultant to both pharmaceutical and biotech companies for 17 years. Steve has been instrumental in building major pharmaceutical consultancies from very humble beginnings for PA Technology, Coopers and Lybrand, IBM, and latterly PWC. Additionally, Jim Tizzard, CEO, TAKE Solutions Life Sciences also shared insights on India's growing contribution to Global Pharma. With over 16 years of experience in the pharma industry Jim has initiated, led, and supported Life Sciences businesses in transforming performance.

Commenting on the occasion, Mr. Srinivasan H.R., Vice-Chairman and Managing Director, TAKE Solutions said 'We are honoured to have hosted the most esteemed event in the pharmaceutical industry episode. The exceptional line of companies secured highlights with other major companies and organizations comprehending the value of such recognition, which will help drive their business successfully. In the near future we are looking to collaborate and organise more such events for benefit of the industry'.

Nomination Based Awards
Categories Sub - Cate Winner Companies
Excellence in Contract Research Accutest Research Laboratories India Private Limited
Excellence in Corporate Social Responsibility Sun Pharmaceuticals Industries Limited
Excellence in Environment, Health & Safety Less than INR 500 cr. Zydus Takeda Healthcare Private Limited
More than INR 500 cr. Cadila Healthcare Limited (Zydus Cadila)
Excellence in Packaging Zydus Cadila Healthcare Ltd
Excellence in Pharmaceutical Machinery / Instrument Image Provision Technology Pvt Ltd
Excellence in Supply Chain & Logistics Management Piramal Enterprises Limited
Operational Excellence Less than INR 500 cr. Eisai Pharmaceuticals India Private Limited
More than INR 500 cr. Abbott Healthcare Private Limited
Excellence in Rural Reach Cipla Ltd
Excellence in R&D Less than INR 500 cr. Bharat Biotech International Ltd
More than INR 500 cr. Shilpa Medicare Limited
Excellence in Brand/Product Cipla Ltd
Jury's Choice Awards
Personality of the year - Female Lupin Ms. Vinita Gupta
Emerging Entrepreneur of the Year Encube Ethicals Pvt Ltd Mr. Mehul Shah
Inspirational Leader Blue Cross Labs Ltd Mr. N. H. Israni
Lifetime Achievement Alkem Laboratories Ltd Mr. Samprada Singh
UBM Initiative Awards
Emerging Exporter of the Year Globela Pharma Pvt. Ltd.
Leading Excipient Company Nitika Pharmaceutical Specialities Pvt. Ltd.
Leading Clean Room Projects & Solutions GMP Technical Solutions
Outstanding Primary Packaging for Injectibles West Pharmaceutical Packaging India Pvt. Ltd.
Outstanding Customer Service Linux Laboratories Pvt. Ltd.
Leader in Stability Chamber Thermolab Scientific Equipments Pvt. Ltd.
Technology Start-up Award Medibox

About TAKE Solutions

TAKE Solutions, is a globally recognized knowledge intensive technology player, delivering comprehensive and niche solutions for enterprises across diverse sectors for over 15 years, with key expertise in Life Sciences (LS) and Supply Chain Management (SCM). In the LS domain, TAKE offers IP-based software and extensive knowledge-based solutions to enable efficient clinical, regulatory, safety and content management. In SCM, TAKE's product suite includes distinct technology with embedded IP that spans enterprise mobility, trading partner collaboration, and material tracking.

TAKE encompasses specialized lines of businesses under distinct brands such as Navitas - a pure play Life Sciences company, TAKE Supply Chain & TAKE MEA - flexible, accessible, mobile Supply Chain software solution providers, APA Engineering - an International Sourcing and Engineering services company, TAKE Innovations - an incubator to facilitate IP Creation and TAKE Enterprise Services Inc. - a specialist provider of technology-driven business solutions and software services..

TAKE's significant recognitions include a patent win from the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) for its 'Method for Optimizing Clinical Data Standardization', a 'Leader' certification in Drug Safety Services & Life Sciences R&D IT Outsourcing from IDC, recognition as the 'Dream Employer of the Year' at the World HRD Congress and the title of 'Most Admired Brand -IT' from the Asian Customer Engagement Forum. With its global headquarters in Chennai, India, TAKE has a proven track record of delivering world-class solutions to more than 400 customers worldwide, including 9 of the top 10 global Pharma companies. For more information, please visit www.takesolutions.com.

Contacts::
Annapoorna K, TAKE Solutions, +91 44 2435 7359/60, annapoorna@takesolutions.com
Murugan G, 20:20 MSL, +91 9841278904, murugan.g@2020msl.com


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