Waterfall City: A healthy choice for Pharmaceutical Companies optimised infrastructure and service excellence foster operational wellness

14th June 2022

     

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Pharmaceuticals is a dynamic and progressive industry delivering innovative solutions that make a meaningful impact on the health, wellbeing, and livelihood of all people. Companies in this sector are known for being cutting edge - pushing scientific boundaries to not only treat illness but to support optimal human health and wellness.

With such a focus on optimisation through innovation and efficiency, pharmaceutical companies are highly selective with where they set up their operations, choosing to partner with business destinations that can meet their complex needs, including enhancing the quality of work life for their employees. For these organisations, Waterfall City is clearly the ‘healthiest’ choice.

A Strategic investment in future‐fit pharmaceuticals

Deciding on a location is no longer just about square meterage and cost. It has become a critical part of business strategy that contributes to collaborative thinking, connectivity, employee retention, logistics planning, carbon footprint, reputation and future‐proofing. With the sector expected to deliver R73 billion in sales by 2025, and local manufacturing capacity and capabilities continuously being developed, pharmaceutical players require space that is flexible, adaptive and able to integrate multiple usage requirements. This means a location that will not only meet the current physical space requirements but will also be suitable to support the life cycle changes and growth of the business.

Waterfall City, the award‐winning 2 200-hectare precinct, has a compelling value proposition for pharmaceutical companies at its collaboration and logistics hub. Its strategic location, with easy access to national logistics routes in Gauteng, makes it not only hassle‐free for businesses to extend their customer supply chain proposition, but also easily accessible for employees, whether they choose to use private or public transport.

Consistent and stable power and water supply are critical business continuity enablers, especially in South Africa with its overburdened infrastructure. Water and energy security are imperative in manufacturing, no matter the sector, and Waterfall City has prioritised ensuring that systems have been mindfully put in place to limit water and power supply downtime. The innovative city employs energy and water stewardship technologies, such as self‐sufficient water supply systems, 24‐hour generator power and the second largest rooftop solar photovoltaic (PV) system in the southern hemisphere. Such initiatives reflect Waterfall City's commitment to ensuring its clients can focus on their core business without having to worry about keeping abreast of load‐shedding schedules or (un)planned water shortages.

No more work-life balancing act

Employees of pharmaceutical companies, like those of any business, require a reasonable work‐life balance. These individuals dedicate themselves to delivering industry‐leading scientific advancements and, as such, need to maximise both their professional and personal time. Waterfall City’s collaboration and logistics hubs are advantageously close to residential properties and other amenities and services such as schools, excellent shopping facilities, hospitals and restaurants. This unique live‐work‐play value proposition truly addresses employees’ need to lead healthier, happier lifestyles, where quality of life, wellness and family sit comfortably alongside access to workspaces that deliver optimised workflow, hyper‐connectivity, employee engagement and enhanced productivity. It’s a win‐win scenario.

As the location of choice for pharmaceutical companies, Waterfall City connects sector players to a like‐minded community of shared interests and goals. This delivers beneficial opportunities for collaboration, shared resources, and convenient accessibility to partners and stakeholders with common goals. It is a location that promotes quality of work‐life, infrastructure efficiencies, as well as commercial optimisation and operational success.

A community of pharmaceutical excellence

We invite you to become part of a community that not only has your business' interests at heart, but already understands its needs and offers versatile and custom‐built working spaces to support them. Many pharmaceutical companies, including Boehringer Ingelheim, Cipla, Dischem, Novartis, Organon, and Zimmer Biomet, already call Waterfall City home ‐ and use the precinct's many benefits to underpin their daily business operations and strategic goals. Give your business the edge and your people the work‐life experience they have been asking for; come and join a community of peers at Waterfall City.

Steven Orange, Zimmer Biomet, Vice President Northern Europe, comments on the benefits of being located in Waterfall City, “As a multinational company that prides itself on being a leader in our field, we continue to enjoy the benefits and amenities that Waterfall City has to offer. It is comforting that they regard us as partners and always listen to our dynamic and complex needs, ensuring they meet them where possible. We are proud to be associated with Waterfall City and strongly believe our location is highly beneficial to the business and our short to medium‐term strategic goals and objectives.”

Edited by Creamer Media Reporter

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