Mayo winner at Women in Pharma Awards

GLOBAL biopharmaceutical leader AbbVie, which employs approximately 2,900 people across six locations in Ireland, took home three awards at the Women in Pharma Awards.

Among them was Flavia Baccaro, director of operations, eye care at AbbVie Westport, who received the award for Best Supply Chain/Logistics Leadership.

Dana Kendall, general manager, AbbVie Ireland, and her team were recognised as the Best Female-Led Team, while Mary Moran, site head at AbbVie North Dublin, was named winner in the Best Site Leadership category.

Ben Schroeder, site head, AbbVie Westport, congratulated his colleague, Flavia Baccaro, on her award: “Flavia’s achievement is a fantastic reflection of her leadership, expertise, and the impact she makes every day. We are incredibly proud to see her recognised among such outstanding talent at the Women in Pharma Awards.”

“This recognition is a testament to the extraordinary talent, dedication, and leadership of our colleagues across AbbVie and I am particularly proud that the Affiliate leadership team received this award,” said Dana Kendall. “Winning three key awards across a broad range of functions at AbbVie in Ireland is an incredible achievement and speaks to the culture we are building together - one grounded in collaboration, accountability, inclusion, and a shared commitment to excellence.”

Mary Moran commented on her win: “Creating a culture of support, commitment and collaboration is a key driver of AbbVie’s success. I am immensely fortunate to be surrounded by highly talented, dedicated colleagues, as great leadership is never achieved alone.”

AbbVie continues to invest in programmes and practices that support career development, leadership advancement, and a high-performing culture. The company’s focus on empowering women leaders across functions has helped strengthen performance across operations, quality, supply chain, manufacturing, and site leadership, while also creating opportunities for the next generation of talent to grow and succeed.

The Women in Pharma Awards honour individuals and teams who are helping shape the future of the pharmaceutical industry.

AbbVie’s wins highlight the strength of AbbVie’s teams, the depth of its leadership pipeline, and the company’s ongoing commitment to building a workplace where talented people can thrive and deliver meaningful results for patients and communities around the world.