Vira Pharmed Project Portfolio
Engineering, Design & Construction of Specialized Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology Projects
Vira Pharmed draws on its specialized technical expertise, multidisciplinary engineering team, and extensive experience in executing specialized projects across the fields of pharmaceutical industries, biotechnology, biological products manufacturing, cleanrooms, specialized laboratories, and manufacturing infrastructure. The company has designed and executed a diverse portfolio of specialized projects in Iran and Iraq.
Vira Pharmed’s capabilities extend far beyond cleanroom construction, encompassing a comprehensive range of services including engineering, design, procurement, construction, installation, commissioning, and project execution management.
Across its completed projects, systems and facilities including cleanrooms, HVAC, mechanical and electrical systems, utility plant rooms, water treatment systems, piping, automation and monitoring systems, manufacturing areas, laboratories, warehouses, R&D facilities, and specialized pharmaceutical and biotechnology infrastructure have been designed and implemented as integrated systems.
With experience in projects involving GMP, EU-GMP, BSL-3, vaccine manufacturing, recombinant products, and biosimilar products, Vira Pharmed has established itself as a specialized engineering company in the design and construction of advanced pharmaceutical and biotechnology infrastructure.
Project Portfolio by Year of Execution
Vira Pharmed’s projects encompass a diverse range of pharmaceutical and biological product manufacturing facilities, vaccine manufacturing plants, specialized laboratories, research animal facilities, pharmaceutical warehouses, and automation and SCADA projects.
Physicochemical and Microbiological Quality Control Laboratory – Rozvarzan Company
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| Ongoing |
Vira Pharmed is currently executing a 320-square-meter Physicochemical and Microbiological Quality Control Laboratory project for Rozvarzan Company.
Recombinant Vaccine Manufacturing Facility – Baghdad, Iraq
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| EPC – Ongoing | Over 8,900 m² |
Vira Pharmed is currently executing the EPC design and construction of a Recombinant Vaccine Manufacturing Facility in Baghdad, Iraq.
From an engineering and technical requirements perspective, this project is similar in structure to the Diwaniyah Biosimilar Manufacturing Facility Project and is being developed to establish an advanced manufacturing site for biological products and recombinant vaccines.
With more than 8,900 square meters of total space, including cleanrooms, the project is considered one of the largest pharmaceutical projects in the region.
The facility includes controlled production areas, warehouses, cleanrooms, and specialized mechanical, electrical, HVAC, piping, water treatment, and automation infrastructure.
Project Specifications
| Information | Details |
|---|---|
| Project Location | Diwaniyah, Iraq |
| Area | 8,900 m² |
| Contract Type | EPC |
| Application | Biosimilar Product Manufacturing |
| Project Status | Completed |
| Key Feature | Project execution from greenfield to production |
| Key Equipment | Robotic Filling Lines and Advanced Automation |
| Documentation | More than 100,000 pages |
| Engineering | 3D Modeling |
Vira Pharmed International Projects
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Biosimilar Manufacturing Facility – Diwaniyah, Iraq
8,900 m² | EPC | From Groundbreaking to Production
One of Vira Pharmed’s most significant international projects is the design and construction of a biosimilar manufacturing facility in Diwaniyah, Iraq.
With an area of approximately 8,900 square meters, the project was delivered on an EPC basis, covering the entire process from design and site preparation through infrastructure development, equipment installation, commissioning, and achieving production readiness.
The facility includes specialized areas for manufacturing, storage, and the advanced infrastructure required for a modern pharmaceutical manufacturing site. It also incorporates advanced technologies, including robotic systems for filling lines.
One of the project’s key features is the extensive volume of engineering and technical documentation involved. More than 100,000 pages of technical and execution documentation were prepared by the Vira Pharmed team. The project’s engineering drawings and documentation were developed using 3D modeling and isometric drawings.
Project Specifications
| Information | Details |
|---|---|
| Project Location | Diwaniyah, Iraq |
| Area | 8,900 m² |
| Contract Type | EPC |
| Application | Biosimilar Product Manufacturing |
| Project Status | Completed |
| Key Feature | Project Execution from Greenfield to Production |
| Key Equipment | Robotic Filling Lines and Advanced Automation |
| Documentation | More than 100,000 pages |
| Engineering | 3D Modeling and Isometric Drawings |
1405 | Ongoing Biological Products Manufacturing Facility Project
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Biological Products Manufacturing Facility – Sivan Culture Media Engineering
1,700 m² | EPC | Ongoing
In 1405 (2026), Vira Pharmed is undertaking the EPC design and construction of the Sivan Culture Media Engineering Company manufacturing facility in Qods Industrial City.
With an area of approximately 1,700 square meters, the project includes manufacturing, storage, laboratory, and Research & Development (R&D) areas and is designed for the production and purification of biological products.
Project Specifications
| Information | Details |
|---|---|
| Client | Sivan Culture Media Engineering Company |
| Execution Year | 1405 (2026) |
| Project Location | Qods Industrial City |
| Area | 1,700 m² |
| Project Status | Ongoing |
| Contract Type | EPC |
| Application | Biological Product Manufacturing and Purification |
| Main Sections | Manufacturing, Storage, Laboratory, R&D |
| Vira Pharmed Services | Design, Procurement, Construction, and Commissioning |
SCADA System Project – Artiman Pharmed
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Barakat Industrial Park | 1404 (2025) | Automation & SCADA
In 1404 (2025), Vira Pharmed completed the design, procurement, and implementation of the SCADA system for Artiman Pharmed at Barakat Industrial Park.
The project was implemented to establish an integrated system for monitoring, controlling, and managing processes and equipment. The scope included engineering, equipment procurement, system implementation, and integration of the SCADA system with the facility’s existing control infrastructure.
Project Specifications
| Information | Details |
|---|---|
| Client | Artiman Pharmed Company |
| Execution Year | 1404 (2025) |
| Project Location | Barakat Industrial Park |
| Project Type | Automation / SCADA |
| Contract Type | Design, Procurement, and Implementation |
| Application | Automation, Control, and Monitoring |
| System | SCADA |
| Vira Pharmed Services | Engineering, Procurement, Implementation, and Integration |
1404 (2025) | Pharmaceutical Infrastructure & Automation Development
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Pharmaceutical Warehouse Project – Rahpouyan Fanavar Sadegh
500 m² | EPC | Grade C / D
In 1404 (2025), Vira Pharmed completed the design and construction of the pharmaceutical warehouse for Rahpouyan Fanavar Sadegh Company.
The facility was designed to provide suitable infrastructure for the storage and handling of pharmaceutical materials and products, with controlled areas classified as Grade C and Grade D.
Project Specifications
| Information | Details |
|---|---|
| Client | Rahpouyan Fanavar Sadegh Company |
| Execution Year | 1404 (2025) |
| Area | 500 m² |
| Contract Type | EPC |
| Application | Pharmaceutical Warehouse |
| Cleanroom Classification | Grade C / D |
| Vira Pharmed Services | Design, Procurement, Construction, and Commissioning |
1403 (2024) | Specialized Laboratory Infrastructure Implementation
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Reference Laboratory Project – Rahpouyan Azmay Radin
550 m² | EPC
In 1403 (2024), Vira Pharmed completed the design and construction of the reference laboratory for Rahpouyan Azmay Radin Company.
The facility was designed and constructed for conducting chemical, biochemical, and pharmaceutical testing and includes specialized areas required for sample preparation, analysis, and quality control.
Project Specifications
| Information | Details |
|---|---|
| Client | Rahpouyan Azmay Radin Company |
| Execution Year | 1403 (2024) |
| Area | 550 m² |
| Contract Type | EPC |
| Application | Reference Laboratory |
| Testing Scope | Chemical, Biochemical, and Pharmaceutical Testing |
| Vira Pharmed Services | Laboratory Infrastructure Design, Construction, and Implementation |
1402 (2023) | BSL-3 Research Infrastructure Development
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BSL-3 Research Animal Facility Project – Milad Darou Noor
100 m² | EPC | BSL-3
In 1402 (2023), Vira Pharmed completed the design and construction of the BSL-3 research animal facility for Milad Darou Noor Company.
The project was designed to provide a controlled research environment for biological and preclinical studies.
The design and construction were carried out with a focus on biosafety, contamination control, pressure control, airflow management, and HVAC systems.
Project Specifications
| Information | Details |
|---|---|
| Client | Milad Darou Noor Company |
| Execution Year | 1402 (2023) |
| Area | 100 m² |
| Contract Type | EPC |
| Application | Research Animal Facility |
| Biosafety Level | BSL-3 |
| Field of Activity | Biological and Preclinical Research |
| Vira Pharmed Services | Design, Procurement, and Construction |
1401 (2022) | Specialized Quality Control Laboratories
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Biological Quality Control Laboratory Project – Rahpouyan Fanavar Sadegh
800 m² | EPC | Grade B / C / D
In 1401 (2022), Vira Pharmed completed the design and construction of the Biological Quality Control Laboratory for Rahpouyan Fanavar Sadegh Company.
The facility was designed to support specialized quality control activities for biological products, with controlled areas implemented to Grade B, Grade C, and Grade D classifications.
Project Specifications
| Information | Details |
|---|---|
| Client | Rahpouyan Fanavar Sadegh Company |
| Execution Year | 1401 (2022) |
| Area | 800 m² |
| Contract Type | EPC |
| Application | Biological Quality Control Laboratory |
| Cleanroom Classification | Grade B / C / D |
| Vira Pharmed Services | Design, Procurement, Construction, and Commissioning |
Key Projects Since 1399 (2020)
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Biological Products Manufacturing Facility – Sobhan Recombinant Protein
Pardis Technology Park | 2,000 m² | EPC
Vira Pharmed executed the EPC design and construction of the biological products manufacturing facility for Sobhan Recombinant Protein Company at Pardis Technology Park.
The facility includes cleanrooms for biological product manufacturing, Vial and PFS filling areas, a packaging warehouse, and an API section, with controlled areas designed and implemented according to Grade B, Grade C, and Grade D classifications.
Project Specifications
| Information | Details |
|---|---|
| Client | Sobhan Recombinant Protein Company |
| Execution Year | — |
| Project Location | Pardis Technology Park |
| Area | 2,000 m² |
| Contract Type | EPC |
| Application | Biological Products Manufacturing |
| Main Sections | Vial, PFS, API, Packaging, and Warehouse |
| Cleanroom Classification | Grade B / C / D |
| Vira Pharmed Services | Design, Procurement, Construction, and Commissioning |
Recombinant Products Manufacturing Facility – Milad Darou Noor
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950 m² | EPC | Grade B / C / D
In 1399 (2020), Vira Pharmed completed the EPC design and construction of the recombinant products manufacturing facility for Milad Darou Noor Company.
The facility was designed and constructed to establish the infrastructure required for recombinant product manufacturing, with controlled areas implemented according to Grade B, Grade C, and Grade D classifications.
Project Specifications
| Information | Details |
|---|---|
| Client | Milad Darou Noor Company |
| Execution Year | 1399 (2020) |
| Area | 950 m² |
| Contract Type | EPC |
| Application | Recombinant Product Manufacturing |
| Cleanroom Classification | Grade B / C / D |
| Vira Pharmed Services | Design, Procurement, Construction, and Commissioning |
BSL-3 and Vaccine Manufacturing Facility – Shafa Pharmed
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1,100 m² | BSL-3 | EPC | Execution Period: 5 Months
One of Vira Pharmed’s significant projects was the design and construction of the vaccine manufacturing facility for Shafa Pharmed.
With an area of approximately 1,100 m², the project was designed and implemented in accordance with BSL-3 requirements for the manufacturing of COVID-19 vaccines.
One of the project’s notable features was its very short execution timeline. The facility was designed and constructed from a greenfield site to production readiness in just five months.
The project included cleanrooms, HVAC systems, mechanical and electrical systems, a utility plant room, water treatment systems, and production infrastructure.
Project Specifications
| Information | Details |
|---|---|
| Client | Shafa Pharmed Company |
| Execution Year | 1399 (2020) |
| Area | 1,100 m² |
| Contract Type | EPC |
| Biosafety Level | BSL-3 |
| Application | COVID-19 Vaccine Manufacturing |
| Execution Period | 5 Months |
| Main Sections | Cleanroom, HVAC, Utility Plant Room, Water Treatment, and Utilities |
| Key Feature | Project Execution from Greenfield to Production in 5 Months |
1399 (2020) | BSL-3, Vaccine & Recombinant Product Project Development
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Medical Device Manufacturing Facility – Mad Zist Fanavar
Chamestan Industrial Park | 550 m² | EPC
In 1399 (2020), Vira Pharmed completed the EPC design and construction of the medical device manufacturing facility for Mad Zist Fanavar Company.
With an area of approximately 550 m², the project included Grade C and Grade D controlled areas, along with the infrastructure required for medical device manufacturing.
Project Specifications
| Information | Details |
|---|---|
| Client | Mad Zist Fanavar Company |
| Execution Year | 1399 (2020) |
| Project Location | Chamestan Industrial Park |
| Area | 550 m² |
| Contract Type | EPC |
| Application | Medical Device Manufacturing |
| Cleanroom Classification | Grade C / Grade D |
| Vira Pharmed Services | Design, Procurement, Construction, and Commissioning |
Vaccine and Recombinant Products Manufacturing Facility – Shahid Beheshti University
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Tehran | EPC
In 1398 (2019), Vira Pharmed completed the EPC design and construction of the human vaccine and recombinant products manufacturing facility for Shahid Beheshti University.
The project included approximately 700 m² of manufacturing and cleanroom space, along with approximately 200 m² of enzyme manufacturing facilities.
In addition to the manufacturing areas, a significant portion of the technical infrastructure—including the utility plant room, mechanical systems, piping, water treatment system, and supporting equipment and infrastructure—was also designed and implemented by Vira Pharmed.
Project Specifications
| Information | Details |
|---|---|
| Client | Shahid Beheshti University |
| Execution Year | 1398 (2019) |
| Project Location | Tehran |
| Area | 700 m² + 200 m² Enzyme Manufacturing Facility |
| Contract Type | EPC |
| Application | Human Vaccine and Recombinant Product Manufacturing |
| Specialized Section | Enzyme Manufacturing Facility |
| Infrastructure | Utility Plant Room, Piping, Water Treatment, and Utilities |
| Vira Pharmed Services | Design, Procurement, Construction, and Commissioning |
1398 (2019) | Launch of Specialized Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Projects
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Medical Device Manufacturing Facility – Taha Recombinant Protein
Mashhad Science and Technology Park | EPC
In 1398 (2019), Vira Pharmed completed the EPC design and construction of the manufacturing facility for Taha Recombinant Protein Company at Mashhad Science and Technology Park.
The project was developed to establish the infrastructure required for the manufacturing of glucometers and medical devices and included three main areas: manufacturing, storage, and quality control laboratory.
The project’s controlled areas were designed and implemented according to Grade C and Grade D classifications.
Project Specifications
| Information | Details |
|---|---|
| Client | Taha Recombinant Protein Company |
| Execution Year | 1398 (2019) |
| Project Location | Mashhad Science and Technology Park |
| Area | 1,200 m² |
| Contract Type | EPC |
| Application | Glucometer and Medical Device Manufacturing |
| Main Sections | Manufacturing, Storage, and Quality Control Laboratory |
| Cleanroom Classification | Grade C / Grade D |
| Vira Pharmed Services | Design, Procurement, Construction, and Commissioning |
Vira Pharmed Design & Engineering Capabilities
Integrated Engineering; From Process to Execution
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One of Vira Pharmed’s key strengths is its multidisciplinary team of specialized engineers, enabling the company to design and develop complex projects across the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, biological products manufacturing, and specialized laboratory sectors.
The Vira Pharmed engineering team comprises specialists in biology, process engineering, architecture, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, automation, and project engineering. All project engineering disciplines are developed within an integrated and coordinated framework, ensuring effective collaboration throughout the design and execution phases.
Design & Engineering Disciplines
Biological manufacturing process and infrastructure design
Pharmaceutical and biotechnology facility design
Cleanroom design
Architectural design and GMP zoning
HVAC and pressure control design
Mechanical systems and utility plant room design
Process & Utility Piping design
PW, WFI, and Clean Steam system design
Electrical power and distribution system design
Electrical panel and Single-Line Diagram design
PLC, HMI, SCADA, and BMS design
Cleanroom monitoring system design
Safety and fire alarm system design
3D modeling
Preparation of construction drawings and isometric drawings
Preparation of project engineering and technical documentation
Engineering Technology & Software
The Vira Pharmed engineering team uses specialized tools and software to improve design accuracy, interdisciplinary coordination, and execution quality, including:
Autodesk Revit | AutoCAD | AVEVA PDMS | Specialized HVAC, Mechanical, and Electrical Design & Calculation Software | 3D Modeling and Engineering Coordination Tools
The use of 3D modeling and integrated engineering design enables clash detection, interdisciplinary coordination, optimization of utility routes, and improved accuracy of construction drawings.
Vira Pharmed; From Design to Production
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Vira Pharmed’s expertise extends beyond the design or execution of a single project component. Our ability to integrate all project disciplines enables us to deliver complex pharmaceutical and biotechnology projects from feasibility studies, design, and engineering through procurement, construction, installation, commissioning, and production.
By combining biological and process expertise, engineering, technology, project management, and execution experience, Vira Pharmed is able to develop specialized projects through an integrated approach tailored to the specific requirements of each project.