Business Platforms to double Cork team as pharma demand surges

Pharmaceutical consultancy Business Platforms is set to create 75 high-value jobs in Cork, aiming to double its workforce by 2028. The expansion follows a sharp rise in global demand for expertise in manufacturing execution systems (MES), serialisation, and digital transformation within pharma operations.

With over half of the top 20 global pharma firms on its client list, the firm is scaling rapidly, investing in learning, talent, and office space to match its growing footprint. The appointment of industry veteran Joe Lyons as general manager signals a renewed push toward becoming a global force in pharma consulting and operational support.

Ireland’s reputation as a pharma powerhouse is further reinforced by this growth, placing Cork at the forefront of digital evolution in life sciences.

Learn more about the company’s expansion plans and what they mean for Ireland’s pharma ecosystem.