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Call for Proposals – Pharmaceutical Sector Expert to Co-author a Best Practice Guide on the Circular Economy


Do you have deep technical expertise in the Irish and EU pharmaceutical sector, with a strong understanding of areas like green chemistry, solvent management, and GxP? Can you translate this knowledge into practical, actionable insights for a business audience? If you are a skilled technical writer passionate about advancing the circular economy, IMR the secretariat and coordinator of CIRCULÉIRE wants to hear from you. 

 

IMR is requesting applications from a suitably qualified ‘Pharmaceutical Sector Expert’ to co-author its forthcoming best practice guide: ‘A Circular Economy for the Irish Pharmaceutical Sector’. 

 

Project Aims and Background 

The Irish pharmaceutical industry is a cornerstone of the national economy, globally recognised for its manufacturing excellence. To build on this success and address the sector's environmental imperatives, CIRCULÉIRE is developing a new best practice guide to support its transition to a circular economy. 

 

This guide will be the go-to resource for industry stakeholders. It aims to: 

 

  • Inspire by bringing specific innovation opportunities to life. 

  • Increase knowledge and demystify the practical steps for implementation. 

  • Highlight best practices from Ireland and abroad that can be replicated and adapted. 

 

The guide will be targeted at C-Suite leaders, technical professionals, and policymakers, and will tease out practical insights about implementation requirements, policy drivers, and operational implications. 

For more details about the scope of work and expected outputs, please read the full Call for Proposals document. 

 

Applicants must send the completed Excel Application Form to  circuleire@imr.ie by Friday, 20th March 2026, 5:00 PM (using subject heading ‘CfP Application - Pharma Guide Co-author’). 

Indicative Timeline & Budget  

  • Deadline for Submission: Friday, 20th March 2026, 5:00 PM 

  • Communication of winning proposal: By Wednesday, 1st April 2026 

  • Project Kick-Off Meeting: Week commencing 7th April 2026 

 

This work has a maximum allowable budget of €22,500 ex. VAT for an estimated 20-25 days of work. All compliant tenders will be assessed against relevant knowledge, technical expertise, and proven writing and research experience. 

 

IMR Contact Person: Paul McCormack Cooney, CE Best Practice & Toolkits Lead  

 

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