Judging Panel

Matt Moran is an independent consultant specializing in Life Sciences and Pharmaceuticals. He advices in all aspects of industry strategy. VIEW MORE

Matthew Boylan is Senior Director of CMC Development with extensive experience across biopharmaceutical development, manufacturing, and CMC strategy. He has led global teams in the development and commercialization of innovative medicines and is passionate about advancing Ireland's life sciences. VIEW MORE

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

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

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

Dr Nicola Cosgrove is a Scientific Programme Officer at Research Ireland, supporting major research initiatives across pharmaceuticals, biopharmaceuticals, medical devices, and health. She has experience spanning academia, industry, and public research funding. VIEW MORE

Ivan Coulter is a pharmaceutical and biotechnology entrepreneur, executive and board adviser with over 20 years’ experience translating life-science innovation into clinical and commercial impact. VIEW MORE

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

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

David Guiry is Chief Financial Officer of Norbrook Laboratories, a global veterinary pharmaceuticals company. A Chartered Accountant, he has held senior finance leadership roles with Norbrook, IPL and CRH, supporting international growth, strategic transformation, corporate governance and business p VIEW MORE

Marie currently is Associate Professor in Pharmaceutics and Nanotherapeutics at the University of Birmingham (UK). Her research focused on the development and assessment of organic nanomaterials for drug delivery. 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

Maii Kataif is a pharmaceutical and healthcare leader with 20+ years of experience in UK and international markets, specialising in regulatory strategy, quality and global pharmaceutical market access. VIEW MORE

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 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 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

Prof Christine O'Connor (PhD), Head of Research and Innovation, Faculty of Sciences and Health, TU Dublin. Academic for 26 years. Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) VIEW MORE

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

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

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