Dr. Cathal Riordan
About Dr. Cathal Riordan
Dr. Cathal Riordan is the Associate Director of Program Management: Operational Excellence at Bristol-Myers Squibb, with extensive experience in biotechnology, technology transfer, and program management.
Current Role at Bristol-Myers Squibb
Dr. Cathal Riordan currently holds the position of Associate Director Program Management: Operational Excellence: GPD&S / G.Ops at Bristol-Myers Squibb. His role involves overseeing operational excellence initiatives and program management, coordinating between global operations and program development in both Dublin and Switzerland.
Previous Experience at Bristol-Myers Squibb
Dr. Riordan has held several key positions at Bristol-Myers Squibb prior to his current role. From 2018 to 2019, he served as Associate Director of Programme Management, Biologics. From 2017 to 2018, he was Associate Director of Supplier Relationship Management, Pharmaceuticals in County Dublin, Ireland. Additionally, from 2013 to 2017, he worked as a Supplier Relationship Manager in External Manufacturing. These roles have provided him with extensive experience in supplier management and program oversight in the pharmaceutical and biologics sectors.
Professional Experience in Bio/Pharma Industry
Dr. Riordan has an extensive background in the bio/pharma industry, having worked in various capacities. He served as a Program Manager at PRIMECORE PROGRAM MANAGEMENT in Dublin for 11 months from 2012 to 2013. Additionally, he was the Process Technology Lead at DPS Dublin from 2012 to 2013. His roles at Pfizer from 2006 to 2011, including Technology Transfer Manager and Development Manager, involved leading technology transfer projects and overseeing project development at Grange Castle, Dublin.
Educational Background
Dr. Riordan studied at Ulster University, where he obtained a Ph.D. in Studies on Brewery Yeast Preparations for Environmental Bioremediation from 1995 to 1998. Additionally, he completed a B.Sc. Hons in Biological Sciences (Biotechnology) with a Diploma in Industry Studies from 1991 to 1995. His earlier education includes a Leaving Certificate from Convent of Mercy Ballyshannon and an Intermediate Certificate from De La Salle, Ballyshannon.
Start-up and Commercialization Experience
Dr. Riordan co-founded a start-up company focused on commercializing in-house generated, patented research. He played a pivotal role in CMO identification, evaluation, and selection processes with multiple CMOs. His experience also includes fund sourcing and contract negotiations during the start-up's foundation phase. He holds a 6 Sigma Green Belt certification, showcasing his skills in lean improvement and business intelligence development in technology transfer outsourcing.