Dave Rushton
Founder
of Paradigm Shift Consulting Limited.
Dave Rushton is Founder of Paradigm Shift Consulting Limited, a Good Distribution Practice Consultancy.
2025 Pharma Industry Awards Finalist!
We’re in the Pharma Industry Finals!
We’re thrilled to announce that Paradigm Shift has once again been named a double finalist at the prestigious UK Pharma Industry Awards 2025!
Our team’s dedication and commitment to GDP compliance have earned us recognition in two outstanding categories:
- Pharma Education & Training Award
- Pharma Contract Services Company of the Year
What This Recognition Means
Being shortlisted in two categories demonstrates the breadth and quality of our work across both educational initiatives and service excellence:
Pharma Education & Training Award
This nomination spotlights our commitment to developing and delivering valuable but cost-effective industry leading GDP training programmes designed to enhance the skills, GDP knowledge, and continuous professional growth of individuals within the pharmaceutical distribution sector.
Pharma Contract Services Company of the Year
This highlights our distinguished track record in delivering reliable, high-impact contract services, including QMS support, placement of Responsible Persons, Responsible Persons (import) and Quality Assurance Specialists, assisting with licence applications, variations and terminations in addition to our remedial works following regulatory inspections that often meet and exceed our client expectations.
We are truly honoured to be included among the finalists in both categories. Being recognised for our hard work is a reflection of our team’s unwavering commitment to GDP excellence across the pharmaceutical industry.
Award Ceremony Details
The awards ceremony will take place at the UK Pharma Industry Awards Gala on 10 September 2025, at the Park Plaza London Riverbank. We’re looking forward to celebrating with industry peers and, of course, discovering the winners.
What This Means To Us
This double finalist achievement reinforces our focus on:
- Supporting and enabling GDP compliance and patient safety throughout the industry
- Continuous professional development and learning with our comprehensive online training platform and webinars which elevate quality and GDP standards
- Client centric services with contract solutions tailored to meet the unique aims and challenges of our customers
- Collaborative innovation by fostering a workplace culture that blends internal expertise with client partnerships to deliver results and positive outcomes.
This acknowledgment confirms that our efforts are making a tangible impact, not just within the Paradigm Shift team of GDP specialists, but across the wider pharmaceutical distribution landscape.
Founder’s Comments
“Being named a finalist in both Education & Training and Contract Services is a tremendous honour,” said Dave Rushton, Founder of Paradigm Shift Consulting Ltd. “It reflects the hard work of our team and our dedication to excellence. Thank you to our team, our clients, and our wider network for your ongoing support.
“I would also like to extend heartfelt congratulations to our fellow finalists in both categories. It’s a privilege to be acknowledged alongside such innovative and dedicated companies as we collectively advance the future of pharmaceutical distribution. The Paradigm Shift team and I look forward to the gala in September.”
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