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 UK
We understand the importance of a fair and objective judging process. That's why we assemble a prestigious panel of industry leaders, renowned for their extensive knowledge, enthusiasm, and expertise in the pharma industry.
Our selection process is meticulous. Judges are bound by strict confidentiality agreements and declare any potential conflicts of interest. Entries with conflicts are reassigned, ensuring complete impartiality.
This unwavering commitment to integrity is the foundation of our awards programme. Become a part of recognising industry excellence. If you're interested in joining the judging panel, email your details to judges@businessriver.com .
2025 Judging Panel
Zam Shabeer Thahir (Judging Coordinator)
Chair, Associate Director Pharma & Lifesciences, ISPE UK, Mace
Chartered Process Engineering in the Pharma Industry and Chair of ISPE UK VIEW MORE
Hisham Al-Obaidi
Lecturer in Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical, University of Reading
Hisham is a lecturer in Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences at the University of Reading, UK. He holds a PhD in Pharmaceutics and Materials Science from University College London. VIEW MORE
Laszlo Fabian
Lecturer, University of East Anglia
Laszlo's research focuses on the design and selection of solid forms for pharmaceuticals, combining experimental characterisation and data mining/machine learning. His teaching mainly covers areas of Pharmaceutics. VIEW MORE
Dr Radi Haloub
Associate Professor, University College London (UCL)
Radi is an Associate Professor and leading Biotech and Pharmaceutical Management programme. He is a consultant in drug manufacturing and management, and has been involved in the industry since 2000, launching different products and services in different markets and leading innovative change VIEW MORE
Purbasa Patnaik
Associate Director, Exelixis
Purbasa leads drug product development and manufacturing for biologics at her current role at Exelixis. Her experience includes working for companies like NGM Bio, Harpoon Therapeutics (Merck), Catalent (Novo- Nordisk), Bayer and Eli Lilly. VIEW MORE
Tom Tobin
Sales Director, Micro-Bio Ireland Ltd
Tom Tobin, an experienced company director at Micro-Bio, possesses a strong educational background in business administration along with an extensive knowledge in the chemical manufacturing sector. VIEW MORE
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