This program is SOLD OUT! The venue is at capacity and walk-ins will NOT be accepted. If you have any questions, please contact us at office@ispeboston.org

Date and Time:
Thursday, May 1st, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Agenda:
6:00 PM - Arrival and Networking
6:30 PM - Panel begins
7:30 PM - Networking continues

Location:
The Great American Beer Hall, 142 Mystic Ave, Medford, MA 02155

Event Description:
We’re excited to bring together a dynamic group of panelists—pharmaceutical professionals with a wide range of experience (from 1 to 10+ years in the industry). They’ll be sharing their unique career journeys, discussing the challenges they’ve faced, and offering valuable advice to help emerging professionals navigate and thrive in the pharmaceutical industry. Speakers will be announced soon!

Registration Fees: Fee includes admission, two drink tickets, and food
Members: $25
Emerging Leaders: $20
Non-members: $30
Student Members: $5

Speakers:

Christopher Ciampa is an eighteen (18) year industry experienced Biopharma Consultant with a robust background including Facilities and Validation Engineering with involvement in GMP Facilities, Commissioning and Qualification, and Technology Transfer projects.  He received a Bachelor’s Degree in General Biology from University of New Hampshire (UNH) in 2007, as well as an M.B.A. in Management from Bentley University in 2014. Christopher specializes in ensuring regulatory compliance, particularly overseeing the adherence to Good X Practices (GLP, GMP) and applicable regulations, to uphold Patient Safety, Product Quality, and Data Integrity standards. He has expertise in ensuring compliance with FDA, GxP, 21 CFR Part 11, and other regulatory requirements. He is an “Out of the box” thinker, as well as flexible, with a collaborative mindset suited to dynamic environments. He is motivated, encouraging team collaboration across the CMC organization. Chris prides himself in being a lifelong learner and a creative problem solver.

Chris has been a proud member of the ISPE Boston Area Chapter since graduating from UNH and has served in various roles across many committees since 2008.  Most recently, he serves as Chapter Liaison for the Boston GAMP Community of Practice as well as contributing member of Emerging Leader’s Biotech Development Series.

Alexander (Alex) Hart is the Head of Quality and Compliance at Stevanato Group's US TEC Laboratory, bringing over a decade of dynamic leadership experience in pharmaceutical and biotechnology quality management. Alex specializes in developing robust Quality Management Systems (QMS), risk management strategies, and overseeing comprehensive lab and compliance investigations.

Throughout his career, Alex has successfully navigated complex environments across both small molecule and biologics sectors, with notable roles at industry-leading companies including Pfizer, Vertex, Sanofi, Agios, Mylan and Emergent Biosolutions.

In 2020 Alex was directly involved with the development, validation, and commercial release of Pfizer’s groundbreaking COVID-19 mRNA vaccine.

Alex is a certified ISO Lead Auditor for QMS and Medical Device standards, holds a Bachelor of Science in Biology, and has driven impactful transitions from traditional operational models to advanced digital systems.

Beyond his technical expertise, Alex embraces a leadership philosophy grounded in altruism, actively mentoring and developing talent within his teams. He believes strongly in fostering growth, innovation, and professional fulfillment among colleagues and stakeholders alike.

At Stevanato Group, Alex oversees quality, compliance, and operational excellence across multiple laboratories, vendor management, regulatory interactions, and continuous improvement initiatives. His approachable style and unwavering dedication to ethical, people-centered leadership have positioned him as a rising voice in the biotech and pharmaceutical industry.

Sean Keenan is a Senior Engineer at Moderna based in Waltham. He brings nearly a decade of experience in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries, with a strong background in process engineering, laboratory and pilot plant operations, and organizational design for R&D and manufacturing environments. His work spans early-stage technology development through late-stage scale-up, with a focus on flow chemistry, continuous manufacturing, and strategic operations management.

Sean serves on the Board of Directors for the ISPE Boston Area Chapter and is passionate about bridging science, technology, and business. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from the University of Notre Dame and a Masters of Engineering Science in Biopharmaceutical Engineering from University College Dublin in Ireland.

Yolanda McLean is the Senior Director of Quality Strategy and Operations at Alnylam Pharmaceuticals with over 20 years of experience in the biopharma industry. Her passion for helping people began while working as an EMT during college - and has guided her path ever since. Yolanda is a strategic quality leader, team builder, and dedicated STEM advocate involved in workforce development through MassBioEd and ISPE.

Gearoid O'Sullivan serves as the Business Unit Manager at Wunderlich-Malec Engineering, Inc. for the Project Management Services Business Unit, for which he started back in 2022. He leads the Project Management and Project Controls services for life sciences clients nationwide while executing projects for clients in New England. With over 11 years of experience in the biotech and pharmaceutical industries, Gearoid has successfully managed and executed numerous complex capital projects and developed strong relationships with multiple industry leading Fortune 500 companies.