Conor Barry, Ph.D.
Associate VP, Global Biologics Technical Lead

Conor Barry, Ph.D., is the Global Biologics Technical Lead at Piramal Pharma Solutions. He leads our bioconjugate programs, leveraging his deep scientific and technical expertise to oversee critical research and drive successful outcomes.

With over 15 years of specialized experience in the field, Conor has played a pivotal role in the development and CMC filing of numerous bioconjugates. His exceptional technical acumen and strong leadership capabilities enable him to steer our bioconjugate initiatives through complex challenges, ultimately helping deliver transformative health solutions for patients.

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His Career Highlights Include:

  • Overseeing a pilot site with a 55+ member team responsible for advancing over 40 bioconjugates into clinical trials and two into commercial production
  • Improving R&D capabilities by developing a network of CRO and CMO contractors and a focused in-house R&D facility
  • Spearheading the development of an IP-protected novel and scalable manufacturing process for a multi-billion-selling generic peptide drug
  • Leading a cross-site, cross-disciplinary team to deliver a company-wide database of pre-clinical project data that was later used to draw insights for the design of better-tolerated targeted therapeutics

Conor’s biography:

  • BSc (Hons) in Chemistry from the University College Cork and Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry from the University of Bristol
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Strategy & Innovation from the University of Oxford (Saïd Business School)
  • Post-doctoral Research at the University of Oxford, the University of Nottingham, and Johns Hopkins University
  • Member of the Industrial Advisory Board for the University of Edinburgh
  • Co-author of over 20 peer-reviewed scientific publications
  • 15+ years of experience in the bioconjugate field

Conor is passionate about enhancing patients’ lives. As an expert in bioconjugates, he offers his full support to customers working to develop groundbreaking treatments in the field. He is happy to consult with you in person or via a virtual session. To arrange a meeting, email [email protected].

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