Philip Gammell

Pharmaceutical/Biopharma leader with extensive experience in a range of multidisciplinary leadership positions across Manufacturing, Engineering, Project Management, OpEx, Validation & Technology Transfer. Experience in both large molecule (vaccine manufacture) and small molecule (API, OSD & Aseptic fill-finish) manufacturing operations. Currently a member of Astellas' Global Engineering and Innovation function, leading the development and introduction of innovative technologies and initiatives, aligned with Astellas’ strategic goals. President of ISPE Ireland Affiliate, leading a multi-disciplinary team of LifeScience industry leaders. ISPE is the largest body representing the LifeSciences industry globally and ISPE Ireland is one of the biggest Affiliates in ISPE, with more than 800 members. In 2023, ISPE Ireland won the Affiliate & Chapter Excellence award in 2023, under my direction and stewardship. Founder of ISPE Pharma 4IReland group to address the challenges of introducing Industry 4.0 to Lifesciences industry.