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 .
2026 Judging Panel
Zam Shabeer Thahir (Judging Coordinator)
Chair, Associate Director Pharma & Lifesciences, ISPE UK, Mace
Chair ISPE UK. Engineering Director. Chartered Process Engineer. 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
John Bardsley
Managing Director, Rokshaw Laboratories
John Bardsley is Managing Director at Thistle Pharma Ltd, a pharmacist-led healthcare enterprise delivering specialist supply chain solutions via their Rokshaw Laboratories brand. With decades of leadership across UK and international pharma, he blends regulatory expertise and entrepreneurial drive to improve patient outcomes and create innovative, compliant solutions for niche and complex healthcare needs. 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 leads the Biotech and Pharmaceutical Management programme. He is a consultant in drug manufacturing and management and has been involved in the industry since 2000, launching various products and services across different markets and leading innovative change. VIEW MORE
Matt Moran
CEO, Matt Moran Consulting
Matt Moran is an independent consultant specializing in Life Sciences and Pharmaceuticals. He advices in all aspects of industry strategy. VIEW MORE
Dhaval Rathod
Associate Director, Shionogi Inc
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
Tom Tobin
Sales Director, Micro-Bio Ireland Ltd
Tom Tobin is a Company Director at Micro-Bio Ireland with extensive experience in chemical manufacturing for the life sciences sector. He brings strategic leadership, deep industry expertise, and in-depth knowledge of regulatory compliance and supply chain standards. VIEW MORE
Jon Youles
Managing Director, Ytron-Quadro (UK) Ltd
Jon Youles is Managing Director at Ytron-Quadro (UK) Ltd, with over 25 years of process engineering experience. He provides advanced manufacturing solutions pharmaceutical and otherindustries. Jonathan is also a long-standing contributor to ISPE UK, holding several leadership roles over two decades VIEW MORE
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