Fergal Hannon
About Fergal Hannon
Fergal Hannon is a Senior Quality Assurance Specialist at Bristol Myers Squibb in Dublin, Ireland, with over five years of experience in the biopharmaceutical sector and a strong interest in environmental sustainability.
Current Position at Bristol Myers Squibb
Fergal Hannon works as a Senior Quality Assurance Specialist at Bristol Myers Squibb in Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland. In this role, he serves as the QA point of contact during night and weekend shifts. He is responsible for coordinating interdepartmental reports and site investigations, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and developing strong stakeholder management skills.
Previous Experience at STEMCELL Technologies
Prior to his current role, Fergal Hannon worked as a Quality Assurance Associate - Product Release at STEMCELL Technologies. From 2018 to 2020, he was based in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. During his tenure, he contributed to the product release process and ensured compliance with industry standards.
Roles at Takeda Ireland Limited
Fergal Hannon held two positions at Takeda Ireland Limited. From 2017 to 2018, he worked as a Quality Assurance Analyst in County Dublin. Before this, he served as a Quality Control Analyst from 2015 to 2016 in Bray, Ireland. These roles involved conducting inspections and audits, writing reports for product and water quality, and ensuring compliance with HPRA and EMA regulations.
Educational Background
Fergal Hannon holds a Graduate Diploma in Environmental Sustainability from University College Dublin, which he completed online. He also earned a Bachelor's Degree in Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Chemistry from Maynooth University, where he studied from 2011 to 2015. Additionally, he completed his Leaving Certificate at Jesus and Mary Secondary School Enniscrone, attending from 2006 to 2011.
Environmental Sector Skills and Interests
Fergal Hannon has over 5 years of experience in the biopharmaceutical sector, but has also developed skills relevant to the environmental sector. He has a particular interest in land use, invasive species, Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA), and rewilding. He is equipped with knowledge in GIS, conservation genetics, sustainability, ecology, and water quality assessment. He is seeking a career change to a field more connected to community and nature, driven by a passion for environmental protection.