09:30-10:00      Tea/Coffee Networking

 

10:00–10:10     Open and Welcome

Peter Coughlan, Associate Director, Supply Chain Risk Management, Alkermes

 

10:10–10:45     Opening Keynote

The Evolving Risk Landscape & What it Means for Irish BioPharma

Colette Devey, Partner, Risk Consulting, EY Ireland

 

10:45–11:30     Industry Panel Discussion

The Realities of Resilience & Risk Management in Today's Operating Environment

  • What a robust, proactive, and effective risk management program looks like in today’s operating environment
  • Where effective risk management programs add value
  • The critical elements of an effective risk management program and how these are evolving
  • Given the challenged we face, where should companies focus their strategic efforts in risk and where should they invest around talent and infrastructure
  • The attributes, skills and expertise to manage risk today

Chair: Sinead Keogh, Director, Biopharmachem Ireland

Panel Speakers

Alex Porion, Dir. Direct Sourcing, Supply Chain Risk Management & contracting, Alkermes

Paul McAleese, Director Digital Strategy for supply Chain Risk Resilience and Network at Johnson and Johnson

 

11:30–11:40     Coffee break and Networking

 

11:40–11:45     Introduction to the Breakout session

Resilience, Risk Management & Capability

Fiona Horrigan, Founder and Principal Consultant at Simplexity

 

11:45–12:20     Breakout Discussion Groups

Resilience, Risk Management & Capability Gaps

 

12:20–12:40     Group Read-Out & Discussion

 

12:40–12:55     Shaping the Forum Together

 

12:55–13:00     Closing Remarks & Next Steps

Peter Coughlan, Associate Director, Supply Chain Risk Management, Alkermes

Siobhan Dean, Deputy Director, BPCI

 

13:00-13.45      Lunch

Start Date September 29, 2026
Time 10:00 - 13:30
Duration 3.5 Hours
Delegate Price Free
Location Ibec
Type Forums and workshops
Contact Siobhan.dean@ibec.ie