| Media Release
17 December 2025
BioPhorum acquires Inspired Pharma to enhance its training and support for pharmaceutical professionals worldwide
Strategic acquisition strengthens BioPhorum’s ability to deliver insight, expertise, and practical solutions to its global membership and life sciences client community across the pharmaceutical value chain
BioPhorum is pleased to announce the acquisition of Inspired Pharma, a leading provider of specialist training for the pharmaceutical sector. This strategic move reinforces BioPhorum’s commitment to delivering insight, expertise, and practical solutions that help the pharmaceutical industry thrive. The acquisition builds on BioPhorum’s training portfolio by adding additional capabilities as well as opportunities to develop new industry training solutions based on BioPhorum’s collaborative outputs.
BioPhorum has been at the heart of the biopharmaceutical industry for more than 15 years. Trusted by leaders from across the industry, it enables them to work together in non-competitive, confidential settings to seek out solutions for the benefit of all. Its members are united by their drive to improve patient outcomes and they recognize BioPhorum as the engine room for change in their industry.
BioPhorum acquired Brookwood Global, a UK-based training company offering professional development solutions in the fields of clinical research and drug safety, in 2024.
Inspired Pharma has been providing a portfolio of highly respected classroom and online Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and Good Distribution Practice (GDP) training courses to global pharma clients since its foundation in 2010.
The addition of Inspired Pharma to BioPhorum's portfolio alongside Brookwood enables the development of new, multi-disciplinary Good Practice (GxP) training solutions to support global industry need.
On announcing the acquisition, Deborah Kobewka, BioPhorum CEO, said: “This acquisition is an exciting step forward in our mission to support the biopharma industry. By bringing Inspired Pharma’s proven training capabilities into the BioPhorum family, we are expanding our ability to provide insight and expertise that enables our members and the wider industry to meet today’s challenges and drive change.”
Dominic Parry, Inspired Pharma Managing Director, added: “The Inspired Pharma team and I are delighted to join forces with BioPhorum. We look forward to working closely with our new colleagues to support BioPhorum members and others across the pharmaceutical industry, and to delivering high-quality training to our customers.”
The acquisition underscores BioPhorum’s dedication to fostering collaboration, knowledge-sharing and implementation services across the life sciences, ensuring that companies are equipped with the tools and expertise needed to succeed in a rapidly evolving environment.
For further details of the acquisition please contact BioPhorum via biophorum.com or hello@biophorum.com.
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About BioPhorum
BioPhorum brings together leaders from across the biopharmaceutical industry to collaborate on challenges, share best practices, and shape the future of biopharma. Through its forums and initiatives, BioPhorum provides insight, expertise, and practical solutions that help companies accelerate progress and deliver life-changing medicines to patients worldwide.
www.biophorum.com
About Brookwood Global
Brookwood Global has been delivering professional development solutions in the fields of clinical research and drug safety since 1996. Brookwood has trained more than 100,000 clinical research staff from c. 120 countries worldwide. It became part of the BioPhorum portfolio in 2024 following acquisition.
www.brookwood-global.com
About Inspired Pharma
Inspired Pharma is a trusted provider of specialist training and consultancy services for the pharmaceutical industry. With a focus on quality, compliance, and operational excellence, Inspired Pharma equips professionals with the knowledge and skills needed to meet regulatory requirements and drive continuous improvement.
www.inspiredpharma.com
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