Committees

Within the PSG are several committees which are made up of dedicated industry volunteers that help to guide and drive the work we do. As a not for profit organization, the contributions from the PSG volunteers are key to our success. We recognize the importance of having fresh perspectives, exciting ideas and valuable input directly from our members as a source of growth and welcome industry professionals to consider joining one of the committees below.

To submit your resume for consideration, please email info@psg.ca indicating which committee you are interested in participating on. We look forward to engaging with you soon!

TRAINING COMMITTEE
As the driving force behind the content that the PSG offers, this committee is responsible for generating topics of interest for training, potential speaker options and discussions around industry trends.  A minimal commitment of attending quarterly meetings (usually telecom) is required to join.


Amanda Wright, PSG
CHAIR
Amanda is a highly motivated and outgoing professional with over 10 years of experience in both the Pharmaceutical and Event Coordinating Industries. In addition to being a Principal Planner for a successful business, she also has an extensive background in Microbiology and Quality Control.


Yuan Fang, Google
CO-CHAIR
Yuan currently serves as the Head of Regulatory Policy at Google, and serves as a member of the Board of Directors of several private medical device companies. Yuan worked at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for 8+ years and as the acting Branch Chief and team lead.

MEMBERS

Future Technologies Sub-Committee

Charles Chee, Qing Bile Therapeutics Inc.
Donna Husack, POINT Biopharma Inc.
Laurent Balenci, Kondor Pharma Inc.
Elizabeth Murno, Perimeter Medical Imaging AI
Max Zive, Zipharm International Inc. 

Facilities, Engineering & Design Sub-Committee

Dave McSweeney, QIE Consulting
Ben Lehtovaara, CHEME Engineering
John Rydall, BioAcuity Consulting Inc.
Chetan Dhotre, New Maple Holding 

TRAINING COMMITTEE
As the driving force behind the content that the PSG offers, this committee is responsible for generating topics of interest for training, potential speaker options and discussions around industry trends.  A minimal commitment of attending quarterly meetings (usually telecom) is required to join.


Amanda Wright, PSG
CHAIR
Amanda is a highly motivated and outgoing professional with over 10 years of experience in both the Pharmaceutical and Event Coordinating Industries. In addition to being a Principal Planner for a successful business, she also has an extensive background in Microbiology and Quality Control.





Yuan Fang, Google
CO-CHAIR
Yuan currently serves as the Head of Regulatory Policy at Google, and serves as a member of the Board of Directors of several private medical device companies. Yuan worked at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for 8+ years and as the acting Branch Chief and team lead.




MEMBERS

Future Technologies Sub-Committee

Charles Chee, Qing Bile Therapeutics Inc.
Donna Husack, POINT Biopharma Inc.
Laurent Balenci, Kondor Pharma Inc.
Elizabeth Murno, Perimeter Medical Imaging AI
Max Zive, Zipharm International Inc. 

Facilities, Engineering & Design Sub-Committee

Dave McSweeney, QIE Consulting
Ben Lehtovaara, CHEME Engineering
John Rydall, BioAcuity Consulting Inc.
Chetan Dhotre, New Maple Holding 

FINANCE
This committee is responsible for reviewing and overseeing the organization’s financial statements on a quarterly basis (usually via telecom meeting) and to provide guidance regarding the potential allocation revenues generated.


Kajal Panan,
Apotex Inc.
CHAIR
Kajal has more than 20 years of financial leadership experience in the pharmaceutical industry. He is currently Sr. Director of Operations Finance and Manufacturing Strategy for Global Supply Chain at Apotex.

Ben Lee,
Stantec
CO-CHAIR
Ben Lee brings over 25 years of experience in all aspects of Project Management. He has successfully delivered over $1B in major projects in the biotechnology, pharmaceutical, hospital and manufacturing sectors from concept to completion.

 

MEMBERS

Maurizio Magnante, BookScan Group Inc.
Bob Hill, Organigram Inc
Syed Zain Zaidi, Sedgwick Canada Inc.
Amanda Wright , PSG

FINANCE
This committee is responsible for reviewing and overseeing the organization’s financial statements on a quarterly basis (usually via telecom meeting) and to provide guidance regarding the potential allocation revenues generated.


Kajal Panan,
Apotex Inc.
CHAIR
Kajal has more than 20 years of financial leadership experience in the pharmaceutical industry. He is currently Sr. Director of Operations Finance and Manufacturing Strategy for Global Supply Chain at Apotex.

Ben Lee,
Stantec
CO-CHAIR
Ben Lee brings over 25 years of experience in all aspects of Project Management. He has successfully delivered over $1B in major projects in the biotechnology, pharmaceutical, hospital and manufacturing sectors from concept to completion.

 

MEMBERS

Maurizio Magnante, BookScan Group Inc.
Bob Hill, Organigram Inc
Syed Zain Zaidi, Sedgwick Canada Inc.
Amanda Wright , PSG

NOMINATIONS & GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE
Made up of the PSG Executive team, this committee is responsible for the appointments of the PSG Board of Directors as well as oversees the progress of PSG committees.

 


Charles Chee,
Qing Bile Therapeutics Inc.

CHAIR
Charles is Co-Founder of Qing Bile Therapeutics Inc., a research and development pharmaceutical company engaged in finding cures to clinical disorders associated with Bile Acid imbalance.


Ben Lee,
Stantec

CO-CHAIR
Ben Lee brings over 25 years of experience in all aspects of Project Management. He has successfully delivered over $1B in major projects in the biotechnology, pharmaceutical, hospital and manufacturing sectors from concept to completion.

MEMBERS

Dave McSweeney, QIE Consulting
Faraz Gardezi, Taro Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Joan Bevilacqua, Sanofi Pasteur
Amanda Wright, PSG

NOMINATIONS & GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE
Made up of the PSG Executive team, this committee is responsible for the appointments of the PSG Board of Directors as well as oversees the progress of PSG committees.


Charles Chee,
Qing Bile Therapeutics Inc.

CHAIR
Charles is Co-Founder of Qing Bile Therapeutics Inc., a research and development pharmaceutical company engaged in finding cures to clinical disorders associated with Bile Acid imbalance.


Ben Lee,
Stantec

CO-CHAIR
Ben Lee brings over 25 years of experience in all aspects of Project Management. He has successfully delivered over $1B in major projects in the biotechnology, pharmaceutical, hospital and manufacturing sectors from concept to completion.

MEMBERS

Dave McSweeney, QIE Consulting
Faraz Gardezi, Taro Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Joan Bevilacqua, Sanofi Pasteur
Amanda Wright, PSG

MEMBERSHIP & SPONSORSHIP COMMITTEE
Responsible for reviewing the membership structure & sponsorship packages which are offered through the PSG, this committee meets 4-6 per year (usually via telecom) to ensure the organization is always working to provide maximum value to our members and affiliate companies.


MANNY PAPADIMITROPOULOS,
Eli Lilly Canada Inc.

CHAIR
Manny Papadimitropoulos graduated in Pharmacy from the University of Saskatchewan and has worked in retail pharmacy, the pharmaceutical industry, and academia over the last 25 years. His pharmacy experience has been primarily in health economics, and clinical research.


Sam Ricchezza,
McMaster Innovation Park and Evenstar Marketing Services, Inc.

CO-CHAIR
Sam Ricchezza is a proven life sciences leader, advisor and investor with over 30 years of diverse industry and operational implementation experience delivering bottom-line results.

MEMBERS

Nadia Homami, SGS Canada Inc.
Anil Peer, Brevitas Consulting Inc.
Shirley Tam, PSG
Amanda Wright, PSG

MEMBERSHIP & SPONSORSHIP COMMITTEE
Responsible for reviewing the membership structure & sponsorship packages which are offered through the PSG, this committee meets 4-6 per year (usually via telecom) to ensure the organization is always working to provide maximum value to our members and affiliate companies.


MANNY PAPADIMITROPOULOS,
Eli Lilly Canada Inc.

CHAIR
Manny Papadimitropoulos graduated in Pharmacy from the University of Saskatchewan and has worked in retail pharmacy, the pharmaceutical industry, and academia over the last 25 years. His pharmacy experience has been primarily in health economics, and clinical research.



Sam Ricchezza,
McMaster Innovation Park and Evenstar Marketing Services, Inc.

CO-CHAIR
Sam Ricchezza is a proven life sciences leader, advisor and investor with over 30 years of diverse industry and operational implementation experience delivering bottom-line results.

MEMBERS

Nadia Homami, SGS Canada Inc.
Anil Peer, Brevitas Consulting Inc.
Shirley Tam, PSG
Amanda Wright, PSG

Technology Pathways Committee
With technology constantly evolving to better serve our industry, so too must the PSG as an organization.  The focus of this committee is to discuss how the organization can continue to adapt to the fast pace technological changes that are continually happening as well as develop strategies to ensure that the PSG likewise keep pace.  A minimal commitment of attending 2 meetings per year is required to join


Yuan Fang, Google
CO-CHAIR
Yuan currently serves as the Head of Regulatory Policy at Google, and serves as a member of the Board of Directors of several private medical device companies. Yuan worked at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for 8+ years and as the acting Branch Chief and team lead.


Junyi Chen, Blaney McMurtry LLP
CO-CHAIR
Junyi practices intellectual property law with an emphasis on patent litigation and general IP matters in the areas of pharmaceuticals and other health sciences. She has appeared frequently before the Federal Court and the Federal Court of Appeal.

MEMBERS

Charles Chee, Qing Bile Therapeutics Inc.
Max Zive, Zipharm International Inc.
Amanda Wright, PSG

Technology Pathways Committee
With technology constantly evolving to better serve our industry, so too must the PSG as an organization.  The focus of this committee is to discuss how the organization can continue to adapt to the fast pace technological changes that are continually happening as well as develop strategies to ensure that the PSG likewise keep pace.  A minimal commitment of attending 2 meetings per year is required to join


Yuan Fang, Google
CO-CHAIR
Yuan currently serves as the Head of Regulatory Policy at Google, and serves as a member of the Board of Directors of several private medical device companies. Yuan worked at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for 8+ years and as the acting Branch Chief and team lead.


Junyi Chen, Blaney McMurtry LLP
CO-CHAIR
Junyi practices intellectual property law with an emphasis on patent litigation and general IP matters in the areas of pharmaceuticals and other health sciences. She has appeared frequently before the Federal Court and the Federal Court of Appeal.

MEMBERS

Charles Chee, Qing Bile Therapeutics Inc.
Max Zive, Zipharm International Inc.
Amanda Wright, PSG

ANNUAL CONFERENCE COMMITTEE
Each fall, hundreds of industry professionals from around North America attend the PSG 2-day Conference.  This committee plays an integral part of the success of the event each year as it is responsible for the development of the conference theme year to year as well as the sourcing of potential speakers.  A minimal commitment of participation in 6-8 meetings per year leading up to the event is required to join.


Ben Lee,
Stantec

CHAIR
Ben Lee brings over 25 years of experience in all aspects of Project Management. He has successfully delivered over $1B in major projects in the biotechnology, pharmaceutical, hospital and manufacturing sectors from concept to completion.


Charles Chee,
Qing Bile Therapeutics Inc.

CO-CHAIR
Charles is Co-Founder of Qing Bile Therapeutics Inc., a research and development pharmaceutical company engaged in finding cures to clinical disorders associated with Bile Acid imbalance.

MEMBERS

Joan Bevilacqua, Sanofi Pasteur
Yuan Fang, Google
Dave McSweeney, QIE Consulting
Amanda Wright, PSG

ANNUAL CONFERENCE COMMITTEE
Each fall, hundreds of industry professionals from around North America attend the PSG 2-day Conference.  This committee plays an integral part of the success of the event each year as it is responsible for the development of the conference theme year to year as well as the sourcing of potential speakers.  A minimal commitment of participation in 6-8 meetings per year leading up to the event is required to join.


Ben Lee,
Stantec

CHAIR
Ben Lee brings over 25 years of experience in all aspects of Project Management. He has successfully delivered over $1B in major projects in the biotechnology, pharmaceutical, hospital and manufacturing sectors from concept to completion.


Charles Chee,
Qing Bile Therapeutics Inc.

CO-CHAIR
Charles is Co-Founder of Qing Bile Therapeutics Inc., a research and development pharmaceutical company engaged in finding cures to clinical disorders associated with Bile Acid imbalance.

MEMBERS

Joan Bevilacqua, Sanofi Pasteur
Yuan Fang, Google
Dave McSweeney, QIE Consulting
Amanda Wright, PSG

GALA COMMITTEE

As a new initiative, the PSG will be hosting an Annual Spring Gala beginning 2021.  Through this committee, key aspects of the event such as location, theme, marketing, planning and execution will be handled.  The group will meet a minimum of 6-8 times leading up to the event which is the minimal requirement to join.


Joan Bevilacqua,
Sanofi Pasteur

CHAIR
Joan Bevilacqua has more than 30 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, specifically in Vaccine development and licensure. Currently she is the Global Head of R&D Product CMC Portfolio and Clinical Supply Chain, Sanofi Pasteur.


Junyi Chen,
Blaney McMurtry LLP

CO-CHAIR
Junyi practices intellectual property law with an emphasis on patent litigation and general IP matters in the areas of pharmaceuticals and other health sciences. She has appeared frequently before the Federal Court and the Federal Court of Appeal.

MEMBERS

Amanda Wright, PSG:
Shirley Tam, PSG
Alice Chee, EMI Exposition Management Inc.
Josephine Wray, RESILIENCE
Carol Keizer, GlaxoSmithKline Inc.

GALA COMMITTEE

As a new initiative, the PSG will be hosting an Annual Spring Gala beginning 2021.  Through this committee, key aspects of the event such as location, theme, marketing, planning and execution will be handled.  The group will meet a minimum of 6-8 times leading up to the event which is the minimal requirement to join.


Joan Bevilacqua,
Sanofi Pasteur

CHAIR
Joan Bevilacqua has more than 30 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, specifically in Vaccine development and licensure. Currently she is the Global Head of R&D Product CMC Portfolio and Clinical Supply Chain, Sanofi Pasteur.


Junyi Chen,
Blaney McMurtry LLP

CO-CHAIR
Junyi practices intellectual property law with an emphasis on patent litigation and general IP matters in the areas of pharmaceuticals and other health sciences. She has appeared frequently before the Federal Court and the Federal Court of Appeal.

MEMBERS

Amanda Wright, PSG:
Shirley Tam, PSG
Alice Chee, EMI Exposition Management Inc.
Josephine Wray, RESILIENCE
Carol Keizer, GlaxoSmithKline Inc.

Our Team

Board Of
Directors

advisory
Board

Committees

QUESTIONS?

GET IN TOUCH