(From left to right: James Chappell, Ph.D., President and Chief Executive Officer, SCbio; Jody Chastain, President and Chief Executive Officer, The Ritedose Corporation; and Dan Nodes, Chief Operating Officer, Vanta Diagnostics, and SCbio Board Chair)
SOUTH CAROLINA – February 18, 2026 – The Ritedose Corporation was honored with the 2026 S.C. Life Sciences Pinnacle Award for Organizational Contribution by SCbio during the Life + Science Conference in Charleston today.
SCbio gathered more than 400 life science leaders from across South Carolina and the United States in Charleston for the largest one-day industry event in the Palmetto State, recognizing contributors who have sparked success, inspired leadership, and propelled the ecosystem.
The S.C. Life Sciences Pinnacle Award for Organizational Contribution recognizes an entity whose performance over time has exemplified visionary leadership, unwavering commitment to innovation, and a deep dedication to advancing the life sciences sector – delivering superior outcomes, elevating its workforce, and enriching communities across South Carolina, extending its influence well beyond state borders to inspire progress on a national scale.
“Ritedose is one of many companies behind the life sciences industry’s $20.1 billion annual impact on South Carolina’s economy,” said SCbio President and CEO James Chappell, Ph.D. The success and expansion of this manufacturer, under Jody’s leadership, have created jobs that will increase the production of vital medications for patients across the nation, and I am proud to recognize Ritedose with this year’s Pinnacle Award.”
“We are honored to receive the S.C. Life Sciences Pinnacle Award for Organizational Contribution. This recognition reflects the collective commitment of the entire Ritedose team to do things the right way, every day. We continue to invest in our capabilities and our community, from expanding our facilities to our team serving the communities we call home, to pledging one million doses of essential respiratory medicines through our partnership with Dispensary of Hope. We are grateful for this honor and excited to continue making a positive impact in South Carolina’s life sciences community,” said President and CEO of Ritedose Jody Chastain.
Ritedose is the largest sterile contract development manufacturing organization (CDMO) in the US specializing in sterile Blow Fill Seal (BFS) technology that ensures sterile, consistent, and safe unit dose delivery. The company’s process guides the development of molecules from clinical trials to commercialization of branded and generic inhalation and ophthalmic medications. With a focus on quality, innovation, and customer satisfaction, Ritedose partners with leading pharmaceutical companies to deliver safe, effective, and reliable medications that improve patient outcomes.
SCbio is the definitive, unifying leader in South Carolina’s life sciences sector, fostering authentic collaboration and innovation across academia, startups, government and established enterprises. As a member-driven economic development organization, SCbio represents an industry that generates $20.1 billion in annual economic impact and supports 63,000 jobs across South Carolina. Our members are unified by a mission to positively impact humanity through science across the ecosystem of advanced and specialty manufacturing; digital health and the data frontier; and cutting-edge health specializations. For additional information about SCbio and the life sciences industry, or to become a member, visit SCbio.org.
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