Overview

Jennifer Aitken was a dedicated chemical engineer who helped many engineers early in their careers in the pharmaceutical industry.

The event aims to carry on that mission by bringing together leading pharmaceutical industry figures, seasoned professionals, technology providers and a diverse group of early career pharmaceutical engineers in the heart of London.

The programme will comprise keynote discussions, career development insights and practical tips and advice, in an informal setting promoting collaborative development.

Agenda

• 11:30 – Registration
• 12:00 – Welcome, introduction including background and aims
• 12:30 – Lunch with technology provider displays
• 13:30 – Key themes and challenges in current pharmaceutical design by Lisa Hall and John Dyson
• 14:30 – Networking coffee break
• 14:45 – Values and career choices workshop
• 16:00 – Moderated discussion with presenters hosted by Sam and Frank
• 16:45 – Closing remarks
• 17:00 – Drinks reception

Speaker

• Lisa Hall, CBE, Professor of Analytical Biotechnology, University of Cambridge
• John Dyson, Professor of Human Enterprise, University of Birmingham / Director of The Dyson Project, former VP Engineering, GSK

The material presented has not been peer-reviewed. Any opinions are the presenter’s own and do not necessarily represent those of IChemE or the Pharma Special Interest Group. The information is given in good faith but without any liability on the part of IChemE.

Time

11:30–18:00 BST.