SHL Medical and Team Consulting win PDA Partnership Innovation Award 2026. 13 Oct 2026 2min read Team Consulting Company update SHL Medical and Team Consulting have been awarded the PDA Partnership Innovation Award 2026 at the PDA Universe of Pre-Filled Syringes and Injection Devices Conference in Palm Springs, CA. The award recognises the collaborative research programme led by Alex Lyness, Head of Applied Research and Innovation Strategy at SHL Medical, and John Burke, Managing Consultant, Drug Delivery at Team Consulting. Their presentation, "Investigating Imaging Modalities to Characterize Injection Deposition for Large-Volume Subcutaneous Device Design," evaluated approaches to observing and characterizing injection deposition in ex-vivo tissue. The work is part of a broader effort to close some of the evidence gaps that still surround large-volume subcutaneous delivery. Large-volume subcutaneous delivery is a key area of growth as drug developers look for alternatives to intravenous administration in the oncology space. Although pharmacokinetics and in-vivo testing are fundamental, the collaboration showcases what can be achieved with ex-vivo testing. The hope is that these insights will ultimately improve both device design and the patient experience. The PDA Universe of Pre-Filled Syringes and Injection Devices Conference brings together leaders from across the pharmaceutical and medical device landscape to discuss the technologies, challenges and opportunities that are shaping the future of drug delivery. This year's award win highlights the value of collaboration in tackling some of the industry's most complex challenges and reinforces Team Consulting's position and track record developed over 40 years and over 1,000 parenteral drug delivery projects. This is Team's third consecutive year winning the partnership award having previously won the award with AstraZeneca in 2024 and 2025.

Building on 40 years of success: welcoming Rebecca Emerson. 09 Oct 2026 2min read Team Consulting Company update It's the people that create the magic that is Team Consulting - whether that's its 450+ delighted clients, 140 employee-owners or the millions of lives made better by its client's on-market work. Team Consulting is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year and as Team Consulting look back at its outstanding achievements in medical device development, Team Consulting is also excited to face the future - with a new Non-Executive Director, Rebecca Emerson. Rebecca Emerson joins Team Consulting from Oliver Wyman where she made her mark as Partner and Head of the firm's UK and Ireland business. For over 18 years she understood the importance of client relationships, supporting organisations to deliver transformation and drive sustainable growth. After a well-deserved break she has shifted to supporting groups in advisory roles including JP Morgan, The European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons and Unwritten. On her latest visit to Team's barn, Team Consulting sat down and spoke with Rebecca. Why were you attracted to Team Consulting? "It was the combination of being 100% medical device-focused and the employee ownership. Also, by speaking with leadership at Team, Iain Ansell and Tim Irish, I knew I could make an impact, and they both seemed like good people!" Where do you see Team Consulting in the next 10 years? "Team has got a great future. I've been really impressed with what has already been achieved in your 40-year history and the lives you have impacted, with patients and healthcare practitioners. In the future I see more opportunities coming from new healthcare breakthroughs as we see the impact of AI. In addition, outsourcing will grow as companies become nimbler to the speed of innovation." Having worked in a very competitive market like business consulting what do you think are the most important things Team can offer clients? "It's simple, always remember that you are working for the client - focus on what you've agreed for them, try to understand their problems and what keeps them awake at night!" Rebecca's perspective reflects what has shaped Team Consulting over the past 40 years: a deep understanding of healthcare challenges, a commitment to delivering value for clients, and a focus on creating solutions that address real needs of the people that use them. Team Consulting is delighted to welcome Rebecca to the Board and look forward to drawing on her experience as Team Consulting continue to support its clients in solving complex healthcare challenges and bringing innovative medical technologies to market. Join the conversation. Looking for industry insights? Click below to get its opinions and thoughts into the world of medical devices and healthcare.