Speaker Group: Speaker MP 25

Kirk Malone joined Britest in May 2023 after a brief secondment from the University of Manchester where he was previously Director of Commercialisation of the Manchester Institute of Biotechnology and the national EPSRC / BBSRC Future Biomanufacturing Research Hub. Kirk has a PhD in organic chemistry, and extensive experience in interdisciplinary science, project management, and business… Read more »

William Robert Birch is an accomplished leader with over a decade of experience in driving innovation, advancing novel technologies across the Deeptech, Biotech, AI/ML, and Space. With a proclivity to translate complex technological solutions into tangible customer benefits, William has played a pivotal role in shaping strategic initiatives that bridge the gap between cutting-edge technologies… Read more »

Dr. Jason Teckoe started with Colorcon in 2007 when he joined as a Senior Manager specializing in Film Coatings and Excipients in the UK. His expertise quickly progressed him to move to the US and work for Colorcon in the Global Headquarters, where he led a team of New Product Development scientists working on new… Read more »

Dympna Starling is an experienced practitioner in Quality, Audit and Compliance.  Following an early career as a Pharmaceutical Microbiologist in a GMP facility, Dympna moved into QA and has worked in Clinical Trials, Phases 1-4, for over 25 years. As an independent consultant Dympna now supports pharma and biotech clients with quality management system development,… Read more »

During a 37 year career with GSK, Chris worked in engineering roles at pharma manufacturing sites in the UK, Mexico and Spain, ultimately serving as Head of Operational Engineering for GSK’s global manufacturing network.   His areas of passion and expertise include engineering compliance programmes, process safety, maintenance and asset management,  manufacturing plant efficiency and performance.  … Read more »

Masters in Technology Management from University College Dublin. Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering from Trinity College. He is a Chartered Engineer as recognized by Engineers Ireland. He has over 30+ years’ experience within the energy engineering and utilities sectors. He has international project experience having worked in the USA, Japan and Europe. Professional (CMVP®) and a… Read more »