Judging Panel
An independent panel of recognised and expert judges, drawn from academia, business and broader related sectors will determine the winners of the Pharma Industry Awards.
Our focus is to deliver a balanced judging assessment from industry leaders who will bring their extensive knowledge, enthusiasm and expertise to the judging process ensuring that the winning entries are truly outstanding and worthy of receiving a trophy.
The panel is carefully selected to ensure the Awards judging process is fair and objective. The judges are bound by a strict confidentiality agreement and are required to declare any conflict of interest in entries over which they deliberate, in which case that entry will be reallocated. The integrity of this process lies at the very heart of all that we do.
A comprehensive judging process has been developed to decide the winners of the Pharma Industry Awards.
If you are interested in joining the judging panel, please email your details to our team: judges@businessriver.com
2025 Judging Panel
Matt Moran (Judging Coordinator)
CEO, Matt Moran Consulting
Matt Moran is an independent consultant working in life sciences and biopharma. Matt led BioPharmaChem Ireland for over 30 years. VIEW MORE
Alice Redmond (Judging Coordinator)
CRQO, CAI
Alice is an engineer &scientist that has worked in the Pharma Lifesciences Sector for >30 years. Alice has served on various Boards of Director and committees, inclusive of ISPE, WIP, PDA & EMEA RQHC. Alice was the 2024 recipient of the Pharma Leader Award. VIEW MORE
Michael Brennan
Senior Director Global Engineering Technology, Hollister ULC
Michael heads up the Global Engineering Technology function at Hollister. His primary responsibilities are leading process development, capital investment and continuous improvement across the company. VIEW MORE
Nuala Calnan
CEO, Biopharm Excel / Founder, The Quality Risk Management Institute (QRMi)
Dr. Nuala Calnan is a biopharmaceutical expert with experience in operations, product introduction, and manufacturing. She provides consultancy, research, and training to drive innovation in quality excellence, data governance, and cultural excellence. Nuala also leads research in collaboration with the FDA and Irish regulators on quality metrics. VIEW MORE
Rachel Carmichael
Executive Director, NSF
Rachel joined NSF in 2015 and has over 30 years experience in pharmaceutical manufacture and quality management including nearly 11 years as a GMDP Inspector for the UK Competent Authority, the MHRA. Rachel undertakes training, auditing and consultancy. VIEW MORE
Dr Patricia Ennis
Consultant, OSH Consultant
Patricia is an Independent Consultant in Occupational Safety and Health and a Corporate Trainer (Self-employed). She specialises in bespoke chemical safety training. She lectured in chemistry and chemical safety at TUDublin ( full-time until 2022) and continues to contribute to their M.Sc in EHS. VIEW MORE
Catherine Giblin
Leadership Coach & Mentor, CGiblin Leadership Coaching & Mentoring
Executive & Leadership Coach, Enterprise Ireland Mentor, and (NFP) Non-Executive Director. Catherine’s cross functional executive career at Eli Lilly, leading pharmaceutical manufacturer was focused on driving site growth & transformation. VIEW MORE
John Henchion
VP for Europe, CAI, CAI
John is a 25 year plus industry professional. John is an experienced QP with a decade's experience releasing both commercial and clinical product to market. John holds a hons Degree in Chemistry from Kingston University, London and three post graduate diplomas from Trinity College Dublin and IMI/UCC VIEW MORE
Eamon Judge
Retired Executive Director - Global Engineering, Eli Lilly and Company
Eamon Judge is former Executive Director for Global Engineering at Eli Lilly, Indianapolis with responsibility for strategic manufacturing, sustainability and FM projects. Eamon has over 40 years of strategic management experience in the multinational pharmaceutical sector. VIEW MORE
Dr.Michael Kilkelly
Senior Executive EHS, Biopharmachem Ireland (Ibec)
Michael Kilkelly is a Senior Executive in Biopharmachem Ireland responsible for EHS & sustainability. He has worked in the Pharma sector for more than 25 years. He has held different roles across the full lifecycle of drug production giving him a broad sectoral experience. VIEW MORE
Sandra Lenihan
Senior Lecturer, Munster Technological University
Dr. Sandra Lenihan Senior Lecturer, Dept of Process, Energy and Transport Engineering, Munster Technological University. VIEW MORE
Anita Maguire
Professor, University College Cork
Anita Maguire is Professor of Pharmaceutical Chemistry at UCC, Head of School of Chemistry and Director, UCC’s Future Pharmaceuticals. A SSPC Co-PI, Anita leads a research team in synthetic organic chemistry, which interacts extensively with the pharmaceutical sector in Ireland and internationally. VIEW MORE
Jai Prakash Mehta
Lecturer, SETU
Jai Prakash Mehta, PhD Molecular and Computational Biology specialize in Genomics and Machine Learning Technologies. His area of interest is how changes in DNA affects Human Health and Well-Being and using the information towards Personalized Medication. VIEW MORE
Una Moore
Lecturer, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland
Dr Una Moore is a lecturer at RCSI with over 25 years in medicine regulation at the HPRA. She led quality assessments of biological medicines, represented Ireland at EMA, and holds a PhD in Medicinal Biochemistry. Her career spans regulatory, research, and clinical roles. VIEW MORE
Susan Neenan
Snr Director Supplier & Material Risk Quality, Alexion Pharmaceuticals RDU AZ
Susan has over 30 years management experience in the Pharmaceutical Industry in Ireland including, Operational, Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Validation, Training, and Risk Management Functions. Currently with Alexion, she has worked in Leo Laboratories, Warner Lambert, Pfizer, Elan and PPD. VIEW MORE
Kieran Nolan
Associate Professor, School of Chemical Sciences, Dublin City University
Kieran Nolan is an Associate Professor in the School of Chemical Sciences at Dublin City University. Kieran led the development team which created the undergraduate degree Chemical and has supervised/co-supervised 24 PhD students to completion. VIEW MORE
Lorraine O'Driscoll
Professor of Pharmacology & Biomedicine, Trinity College Dublin
Professor Lorraine O’Driscoll is Professor/Chair of Pharmacology and Biomedicine at Trinity College Dublin’s School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences. Professor O’Driscoll is Research Director of Trinity St. James Cancer Institute, the only OECI- accredited Comprehensive Cancer Centre on the island of Ireland. She is also Vice-President of the Royal Irish Academy. VIEW MORE
Joseph O’Shea
Senior Lecturer in Pharmaceutics, University College Cork
Dr O’Shea is a Senior Lecturer in Pharmaceutics and director of the MSc in Pharmaceutical Technology and Quality Systems in the School of Pharmacy, UCC. VIEW MORE
Dr. Bernadette Whelan
Lecturer in Pharmaceutical Science, South East Technological University Waterford
Lecturer in Pharmaceutical Science and Programme Leader for levels 6, 7 & 8 programmes in Good Manufacturing Practice, and Pharmaceutical Technology. Previous experience in Quality, Technical and Operations roles in the pharmaceutical industry. VIEW MORE