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 worthy winners of the Pharma Industry Awards.
2023 Judging Panel
Helena Kelly
Professor Drug Delivery, RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences
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.
John Milne
Director of Training, National Institute for Bioprocessing Research and Training (NIBRT)
John is employed as Training Director at NIBRT engaged in addressing workforce readiness and skills initiatives for the wider Biopharma Industry. John has previously been employed in various roles in technical operations within the biopharmaceutical manufacturing industry in regulated facilities.
Bernard Naughton
Assistant Professor, Trinity College Dublin, University of Dublin
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.
Bernadette Whelan
Lecturer, South East Technological University
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.