Judging Panel

Matt Moran is an independent consultant specialising in life sciences and biomanufacturing. Previously he represented the Irish biopharma sector for over 30 years through his leadership of Biopharmachem Ireland, which he founded for Ibec. He has over a dozen year’s experience in biomanufacturing ma VIEW MORE

David Brayden is the Full Professor of Advanced Drug Delivery at University College Dublin. His research is on the oral administration of large molecules. VIEW MORE

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

Dr. Nuala Calnan is a biopharmaceutical expert with over 20 years of 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 joined NSF in 2015 and has 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

Darren has 25 years’ experience in biopharma. Co-founder and former CEO of two biotechs - Inflection Biosciences and Mysthera Therapeutics (Switzerland). Held senior corporate roles at NASDAQ listed Amarin Corporation and Elan Corporation. Current Adjunct Professor UCD, B. Comm, M. Acc and ICAI. VIEW MORE

Siobhan Dean recently appointed Deputy Director of BioPharmaChem Ireland, at Ibec. Siobhan has over 25 year experience working in the Biopharma sector. VIEW MORE

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

Director of Postgraduate courses in BioPharma Processing and in the Design and Manufacture of BioPharmaceuticals at University College Cork VIEW MORE

Dr. Adrienne Fleming is a Senior Lecturer in Science in the School of Chemical and BioPharmaceutical Sciences at the Technological University Dublin. VIEW MORE

Professor Anne Greene is Head of Part-Time Education in the School of Chemical and BioPharmaceutical Sciences in TU Dublin. She is also the founder and director of the Pharmaceutical Regulatory Science Team in TU Dublin. VIEW MORE

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 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

Pharmacist and academic with a focus on teaching and research in the field of advanced drug delivery systems across a range of disease states, and a particular interest in the potential for drug delivery approaches to improve outcomes in difficult to treat cancers. VIEW MORE

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

Dr. Sandra Lenihan Senior Lecturer, Dept of Process, Energy and Transport Engineering, Munster Technological University. VIEW MORE

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

Dr Naughton is an interdisciplinary researcher and Academic Director of the MSc in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Technology, at the School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences at Trinity College Dublin. His research and teaching focusses on medicine quality, and healthcare innovation. VIEW MORE

Dr. Sweta Rani is a lecturer in School of Science, SETU. She is a Zoology graduate and a Ph.D in molecular biotechnology from Dublin City University. VIEW MORE

With nearly 30 years of HR experience, Patrice is currently the Vice President of Human Resources at PTC Therapeutics, biopharmaceutical company focused on innovative small molecule and gene therapies for rare genetic disorders. VIEW MORE

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