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
2026 Judging Panel
Matt Moran (Judging Coordinator)
CEO, Matt Moran Consulting
Matt Moran is an independent consultant specializing in Life Sciences and Pharmaceuticals. He advices in all aspects of industry strategy. VIEW MORE
Michael Brennan
Global Head of Engineering, Teleflex
Michael heads up the Global Engineering function at Teleflex. His primary responsibilities are leading process development, maintenance, facilities, capital investment and footprint management across the company. VIEW MORE
Jamie Chorlton
Chief Operating Officer, SonoTarg
Jamie is a clinical development executive with 25+ years’ experience across the life sciences industry. Currently COO of SonoTarg, with prior senior leadership roles in biotech and CRO. Experienced in advancing innovative therapies and technologies through phase I-III clinical development. VIEW MORE
Gráinne Cunniffe
Scientific Programme Manager, Research Ireland
Dr Gráinne Cunniffe is a Scientific Programme Manager at Taighde Éireann – Research Ireland, supporting strategic programmes that strengthen enterprise–academia collaboration. Her background spans regenerative medicine research, clinical research and industry R&D. VIEW MORE
Catherine Giblin
Executive, Leadership & Team Coach & Mentor, CGiblin & Co Ltd.
Executive, Leadership & Team Coach, IDA Mentor, Enterprise Ireland Mentor, and IMI Mentor. Catherine’s cross functional executive career at Eli Lilly, leading pharmaceutical manufacturer was focused on driving site growth & transformation. 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
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 Qualitylity, 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 (DCU)
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
Dhaval Rathod
Associate Director, Shionogi Inc
Dhaval Rathod is Associate Director of Pharmaceutical Sciences at Shionogi Inc. with 13 years of experience in formulation development, high potent drug manufacturing, and technology transfer across leading pharmaceutical companies. 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
Giuseppe Whelan
VP, Head of Sustainability (Ecodesign), GSK
Giuseppe Whelan is Vice President, Head of Sustainability for Ecodesign at GSK, leading the integration of sustainability into medicines and vaccine supply through lifecycle analysis, ecodesign thinking and cross-functional innovation to help deliver lower-impact healthcare solutions. VIEW MORE
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