Cathal O'grady
About Cathal O'grady
Cathal O'Grady is the Director of Manufacturing at Bristol-Myers Squibb's Cruiserath Biologics, with over 20 years of experience in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries.
Title and Current Roles
Cathal O'grady is serving as the Director of Manufacturing at Bristol-Myers Squibb, specifically at Cruiserath Biologics. Alongside this role, he also holds the position of Associate Director of Upstream Manufacturing at the same facility in Cruiserath, Dublin.
Professional Background
Cathal O'grady has accumulated over 20 years of experience in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries. His career includes significant tenures at Pfizer, where he worked for 10 years in various roles, from Scientist to Senior Manager Technical Services at Grange Castle. He also held the position of Production Supervisor for 4 years at Wyeth before its acquisition by Pfizer. Additionally, he managed at Archport Ltd. for 4 years.
Education and Expertise
Cathal O'grady attained a diploma in Applied Biology from Dublin Institute of Technology. He furthered his studies at Dublin Institute of Technology, Kevin Street, earning a Graduate Diploma in Food Science. His academic background in biology and food science underpins his professional expertise in manufacturing processes.
Director of Manufacturing at Bristol-Myers Squibb
Cathal O'grady began his role as the Director of Manufacturing at Cruiserath Biologics, a facility of Bristol-Myers Squibb, in August 2018. In this capacity, he oversees the manufacturing operations and drives efficiencies in both upstream and downstream processes within the biologics manufacturing environment.
Experience at Pfizer
During his 10-year tenure at Pfizer, Cathal O'grady contributed significantly in roles such as Scientist and Senior Manager Technical Services. His work at Pfizer's Grange Castle site involved technical service management and scientific research, enhancing the manufacturing capabilities of the organization.