Peter works at MSD and is responsible for the project management, deployment and release of new HR capabilities to support its global workforce. Peter is actively involved in the DE&I space and is the Operations Lead for the MSD Europe Women’s Network, and a site Chapter Lead for the MSD Rainbow Alliance. Outside of work, Peter is a Dublin native, and enjoys listening to podcasts, keeping active through CrossFit and running, and spending time with his partner and dog.

Reggie works at Gilead Sciences. Reggie moved with his husband and dogs to Dublin in 2020, and is enjoying life and new friends in this exciting city. He enjoys travel, good food, and the performing arts. As a member of OutBio Dublin he is hoping to help raise the profile of Pharma and Biotech in the Dublin LGBTQ+ community and support the advancement of our member’s professional aspirations.

Jonathan (aka: Jay) works in the Innovative Partnerships, Corporate Development, and Strategic Healthcare group at Icon. Outside of work, Jay is a member of sports clubs (Emerald Warriors all inclusive rugby club, LGBTQ+ Stoneballerz Softball), professional networks (Proud Science Alliance, myGworks), and dedicates time to mentee programs/charities.

Shauna works at Gilead Sciences and is currently overseeing Global Clinical Contracts & Pricing. Originally from Dundalk, Shauna lives in Dublin with her wife, dog & two cats. She enjoys training at her local gym, listening to loud music & playing video games.

Derek has been working in the pharmaceutical industry for 15 years in Dublin, currently working at Bristol Myers Squibb. In his spare time, Derek likes to travel, having travelled to all continents other than Antarctica, hiking and getting out into nature, watching movies, socialising with friends and family.

Barry has worked in the biopharma industry in Ireland for over 20 years and currently works in a Global Supply Chain Quality role with GSK in Dublin. He recently got married for the second time - but to the same person (Niall) thanks to pandemic restrictions and the desire to celebrate twice! He is a huge Eurovision fan who will tell you who is going to be in the running to win months before the big event.

Darcy works in Public Affairs and leads communications and community engagement efforts for Gilead in oncology and haematology across the UK and Ireland. With his partner and two pets in tow, he moved to Dublin from London, via a stint in Brussels, back in 2018 while working agency side in health comms. In his spare time, he’s working on a Master’s in Science and Health comms at DCU, and particularly enjoys the things few other capital cities have: the mountains and the sea.

Alex works in the Global Epidemiology space at AbbVie with 19 years of experience in the biopharma industry. He currently leads a team focused on real-world evidence solutions and cross-functional initiatives. Alex grew up in Brazil and Canada, and enjoys travel, fine dining, film festivals, Peloton, and hanging out with his husband, family, and dog.

Dan has worked in the Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology industry for 15 years, hailing from Tipperary. Dan leads Compliance (Audit, Inspection, Reg Intel) for Alexion, the Rare Disease Unit of AstraZeneca globally. Dan was a co-founder of Alexion’s LGBTQ+ Resource Group and graduated from the University of Limerick with a BSc in Industrial Biochemistry and Masters In Business. Dan enjoys playing tennis, and has been President of Out2Tennis (Ireland’s LGBTQ+ tennis association) for four years and loves to travel.