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
2024 Judging Panel
Matt Moran (Judging Coordinator)
CEO, Matt Moran Consulting
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
University College Dublin, University College Dublin
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
Rachel Carmichael
Executive Director, NSF
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 Cunningham
Director, Inflection Biosciences Ltd
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
Deputy Director BPCI, Ibec
Siobhan Dean recently appointed Deputy Director of BioPharmaChem Ireland, at Ibec. Siobhan has over 25 year experience working in the Biopharma sector. VIEW MORE
Dr Patricia Ennis
Lecturer (Retired), TU Dublin
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
Dr Adrienne Fleming
Senior Lecturer, TU Dublin
Dr. Adrienne Fleming is a Senior Lecturer in Science in the School of Chemical and BioPharmaceutical Sciences at the Technological University Dublin. VIEW MORE
Anne Greene
Head of Part-Time Education, TU Dublin
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 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, Biopharma Consultant; INED (Prof Diploma in Corp Gov), 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
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. 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
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. 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