ManuPharma 2027 Blog

Inside Pharma Manufacturing: What Industry Leaders Are Prioritising for 2027

09/10/2026

Based on industry research conducted for ManuPharma 2027, this article explores the challenges currently at the top of the manufacturing and technical operations agenda. From finding practical applications for AI and getting more value from manufacturing data to improving batch release, managing ageing assets and strengthening European manufacturing, the focus is firmly on making transformation work in practice.

It also looks at the people behind that transformation – including the skills, adoption and workforce challenges that come with greater automation and digitalisation – and why manufacturers are increasingly looking to their peers for real-world examples of what works.