Greg Ward
About Greg Ward
Greg Ward is a Project Engineering Manager at Alkermes in Athlone, with 18 years of experience in pharmaceutical operations and a background in chemical engineering.
Title
Greg Ward holds the position of Project Engineering Manager. He brings extensive experience and expertise to his current role, managing various engineering projects with a focus on delivering patient-focused results.
Company Experience
Greg Ward has a diverse history in the pharmaceutical and chemical engineering sectors. His current role is at Alkermes in Athlone, where he has held multiple positions over the years, including Lead Equipment Engineer, Lead Process Engineer, and Lead Engineer II in Project Engineering. His past experience includes roles at Elan Pharmaceuticals as Senior Process Engineer and Process Engineer, Reckitt Benckiser as Process Development Engineer, and Arran Chemical Company Ltd as Chemical Engineer. Additionally, he worked at Avecia Ltd as Process Engineer early in his career.
Education and Expertise
Greg Ward studied at the University of Paisley, where he earned a B.Eng in Chemical Engineering. He also holds a Six Sigma Green Belt qualification, signifying his commitment to quality and process improvement. His early education was at Garbally College.
Professional Background
With 18 years of experience, Greg Ward has a robust background in pharmaceutical operations. He has been instrumental in achieving performance metrics focused on risk reduction, value, and compliance with change control guidelines. He also led significant initiatives such as delivering packaging equipment upgrades and bringing serialization capability to the Athlone site.
Leadership and Development
Greg Ward is committed to developing his team's skills and optimizing performance. He coaches and mentors team members, directs and participates in recruitment, selection, and performance management, and integrates technical competency training programs through continuous professional development. His leadership is marked by effective communication and coordination of resources to ensure project objectives are met.