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 Wright 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.

Dave McSweeney, QIE Consulting CO-CHAIR David has over 20 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry. He is a mentor & collaborative leader who leads by example, with experience and a thorough knowledge of current IT/manufacturing practices.

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.

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.

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.
– Amanda Wright , PSG

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.
– Amanda Wright , PSG

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.

Jeff Hartry, IVC VitaHealth CHAIR Jeffrey Hartry is a 30-year veteran of the pharmaceutical and biologics industry. He is currently the Director of Quality at IVC Vita Health, a company that develops, manufactures, and distributes health products for the Canadian market.

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.

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.

Jeff Hartry,
IVC Vita health
CHAIR
Jeffrey Hartry is a 30-year veteran of the pharmaceutical and biologics industry. He is currently the Director of Quality at IVC Vita Health, a company that develops, manufactures, and distributes health products for the Canadian market.

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.

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, Senior Pharmaceutical Executive 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.

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,
Senior Pharmaceutical Executive
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.

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, Medical Device Expert CHAIR Yuan served 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.

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,
Medical Device Expert
CHAIR
Yuan served 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.

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.

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.

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 CHAIR Joan Bevilacqua has more than 30 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, specifically in Vaccine development and licensure. Currently she is the AvP, Global Head CMC Strategy & Execution, Sanofi.

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.

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
CHAIR
Joan Bevilacqua has more than 30 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, specifically in Vaccine development and licensure. Currently she is the AvP, Global Head CMC Strategy & Execution, Sanofi.

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.