Committee Directory

Asia Pacific Affiliate Council (APAC)

• Role: Recommend policies and procedures to the International Board of Directors that will improve services to Members in the region.
  Chair: Roger Dowding, Merck Sharp & Dohme
  Board Liaison: Tomiyasu Hirachi
  Staff Project Manager: Rhonda Ng 

Body of Knowledge Committee (BOKC)

• Role: To make accessible information that fosters understanding of the sciences and technology inherent in each aspect of the development and manufacturing processes in order to promote product, process and technologic innovation.
  Chair: Gordon Leichter, NNE Pharmaplan
  Co-Chair: Kevin Porter, Thermo Systems LLC
  Board Liaison: Charlotte Enghave
  Staff Project Manager: Carol Winfield

COP Council (COPC)

• Role: To provide oversight and strategic leadership in the development and growth of ISPE Communities of Practice.
  Chair: Damian Greene, Pfizer Inc
  Co-Chair: Linda McBride, Cogentus Pharmaceuticals
  Board Liaison: Damian Greene
  Staff Project Manager: Scott Ludlum

Europe Affiliate Council (EAC)

• Role: Recommend policies and procedures to the International Board of Directors that will improve services to Members in the region.
  Chair: Nigel Frost, Thermal Transfer Ltd
  Co-Chair: TBD
  Board Liaison: Nigel Frost
  Staff Project Manager: Elmarie Herloff-Petersen

Europe Education Committee (EEC)

• Role: Schedule and manage a full curriculum of high quality, cost efficient Continuing Education programs for Europe that meet ISPE's Strategic Plan goals and the needs of the industry.
  Chair: Berthold Duethorn, Robert Bosch GmbH
  Co-Chair: Jan Gustafsson, Novo Nordisk A/S
  Board Liaison: Nuala Calnan
  Staff Project Manager: Eralda Azizaj

Executive Council

• Role: Provide strategic leadership for the Society, review operational issues for presentation to the International Board of Directors in summary form and act on behalf of the Board between meetings.
  Chair: Chuck Hoiberg, Pfizer Inc
  Board Liaison: Chuck Hoiberg
  Staff Project Manager: Bob Best

Facility of the Year Committee (FOYC)

• Role: Establish the Facility of the Year Awards competition as the most widely acknowledged and premier global award recognizing state-of-the-art pharmaceutical manufacturing projects utilizing innovation and technology to reduce the cost of producing high quality medicines.
  Chair: Clive Mullins, Foster Wheeler
  Board Liaison: Nigel Frost
  Staff Project Manager: Marni Schribman

Finance and Audit Committee

• Role: Ensure integrity and financial accountability of ISPE and advise the Board on the direction and control of financial matters.
  Chair: Andre Walker, BiogenIdec Manufacturing ApS
  Board Liaison: Andre Walker
  Staff Project Manager: Victoria Smoke

Foundation Board

• Chair: Bruce Davis, AstraZeneca
  Board Liaison: Bruce Davis
  Staff Project Manager: Victoria Smoke

International Board of Directors

• Role: Create the Society's vision, establish its basic goals and policies, approve its financial direction and provide guidance to the committees, councils, task teams, COPs, and Professional Staff.
  Chair: Chuck Hoiberg, Pfizer Inc
  Board Liaison: Chuck Hoiberg
  Staff Project Manager: Bob Best

ISPE International Leadership Forum (ILF)

• Mission : To provide an opportunity for thought leaders in the Pharmaceutical Industry to identify and influence direction and align the industry globally, establish dialogue with regulators to discuss critical technological issues, identify opportunities for innovation, promote consistency, and seek worldwide harmonization where appropriate.
  Chair: Sharon Bleach, AstraZeneca
  Board Liaison: Chuck Hoiberg
  Staff Project Manager: Bob Best

JPI Editorial Advisory Board (JPIEAB)

• Role: Provide guidance, expertise, and counsel to ensure that the content of the Journal of Pharmaceutical Innovation provides relevant, science-based innovative articles in the areas of pharmaceutical science, product development, manufacturing technology, and quality systems. In order for JPI to meet its mission, the EAB will be responsible for facilitating the double-blind peer review process.
  Chair: Jim Drennen, Duquesne University
  Co-Chair: Stephen Scypinski, Bristol-Myers Squibb
  Board Liaison: Charlotte Enghave
  Staff Project Manager: Gloria Hall

Membership Development Committee (MDC)

• Role: Evaluate membership benefits and recommend enhancements to create value for ISPE Members. Recommend programs to enhance the membership for all Members worldwide.
  Chair: Gordon Lawrence, Novartis Pharma AG
  Co-Chair: Rick Pierro, Superior Controls Inc
  Board Liaison: Nigel Frost
  Staff Project Manager: Linda Brady

Nominating Committee

• Role: Select the best-qualified representatives from among the full, active international membership to serve as candidates for the International Board of Directors.
  Chair: Chuck Hoiberg, Pfizer Inc
  Board Liaison: Chuck Hoiberg
  Staff Project Manager: Bob Best

North America Education Committee (NAEC)

• Role: Schedule and manage a full curriculum of high-quality Continuing Education programs for North America and South America that meet ISPE's Strategic Plan goals and the needs of the industry.
  Chair: Tim Howard, Commissioning Agents, Inc.
  Co-Chair: Allan Pfitzenmaier, Vectech Pharma Consultants Inc.
  Board Liaison: Stephanie Wilkins
  Staff Project Manager: Ginger Phillips

North America South America Affiliate Council (NASAAC)

• Role: Recommend policies and procedures to the International Board of Directors that will improve services to Members in the region.
  Chair: Doug Hoover, Turner Pharmaceutical
  Co-Chair: John Holton, Cephalon
  Board Liaison: Andre Walker
  Staff Project Manager: Karleen Kos

PCC Appeals Committee

Chair: Steve Martin, B E & K
Staff Project Manager: Jerry Roth

PCC Eligibility Committee

Chair: Chuck Stock, IPS
Staff Project Manager: Jerry Roth

PCC Exam Development Committee

Chair: Patrick Asplund, Cook Pharmica
Staff Project Manager: Jerry Roth

Pharmaceutical Engineering Committee (PEC)

• Role: Identify topics of current interest; seek author leads and information sources to enhance content of magazine, Web site, E-letters, and other communication media.
  Chair: Phil Pursifull, Commissioning Agents, Inc.
  Co-Chair: Judy Samardelis, Wyeth Biopharma
  Board Liaison: Stephanie Wilkins
  Staff Project Manager: Gloria Hall

PQLI Science and Technology Committee (PQLI S&T)

• Role: Enable the Society to act as integrator for all pharmaceutical disciplines to assist industry and regulators in advancing manufacturing sciences to achieve excellence in pharmaceutical production.
  Chair: David Selby, Selby Hope International Ltd
  Co-Chair: Gert Moelgaard, NNE Pharmaplan
  Board Liaison: Bruce Davis
  Staff Project Manager: Bob Best

President’s Advisory Council

Chair: Sharon Bleach, AstraZeneca
Board Liaison: Chuck Hoiberg
Staff Project Manager: Bob Best

Professional Certification Commission (PCC)

• Role: Develop and administer valid, reliable, and defensible credential programs approved by the ISPE Board of Directors.
  Chair: Steve Williams, Seer Pharma Pty Ltd
  Board Liaison: David Petko
  Staff Project Manager: Jerry Roth

Regulatory Affairs Committee (RAC)

• Role: Help develop and maintain relationships with appropriate Regulatory Authorities worldwide, serve as a regulatory interpreter, and recommend new projects for ISPE's role as 'integrator.'
  Chair: Bob Baum, Pfizer Inc
  Co-Chair: Nirdosh Jagota, Wyeth
  Board Liaison: Chuck Hoiberg
  Staff Project Manager: Gina Chan

Resource Analysis Task Team (RATT)

Chair: Alan Mac Neice, Elan
Co-Chair: Alan Jones, CRB Engineers & Builders
Board Liaison: Alan Mac Neice
Staff Project Manager: Scott Ludlum

Student Development Committee (SDTT)

• Role: Introduce ISPE to university students internationally and promote the life sciences as a profession for the next generation. Assist ISPE Affiliates and Chapters to establish and maintain student chapters and programs around the world.
  Chair: Greg Banks, Banks Integration Group, Inc
  Co-Chair: Jennifer Lauria Clark, Yonkers Industries, Inc
  Board Liaison: Charlotte Enghave
  Staff Project Manager: Karleen Kos

Suppliers Advisory Council (SAC)

• Role: Provide a mechanism to integrate service community talents, skills, and experience through a stronger, fuller professional partnership with the pharma industry to help the Society reach its strategic goal as catalyst for change for leading innovation.
  Chair: Andy Signore, IPS
  Co-Chair: Ole Spang-Hanssen, NNE Pharmaplan
  Board Liaison: Nuala Calnan
  Staff Project Manager: Dave Hall

Technical Documents Committee (TDC)

• Role: Oversee the development of all Society guidance for Industry, utilizing personnel from industry, regulators, and suppliers.
  Chair: Paul D’Eramo, Johnson & Johnson
  Co-Chair: Mel Crichton
  Board Liaison: Guy Wingate
  Staff Project Manager: Gloria Hall

Technology-Based Learning Committee (TBLC)

• Role: Develop process for identifying content to be repurposed and/or developed and the prioritization for repurposing based on a member-centric approach to e learning. Develop recommendations for appropriate technology formats for ISPE to pursue in delivering its educational products based upon a standpoint of ensuring optimal adult learning. The committee will work with the TAC, NAEC, and EEC as they build curriculum that is appropriate under the parameters for technology-based learning.
  Chair: Bo Crouse-Feuerhelm, CH2M HILL
  Co-Chair: Bill Deckert, BE&K Building Group
  Board Liaison: Nuala Calnan
  Staff Project Manager: Rae Hayward

Training Advisory Committee (TAC)

• Role: This committee will recommend a full curriculum of high quality training programs that meet ISPE's Strategic Plan and support the Society's Body of Knowledge.
  Chair: Jeri Weigand, Medtronic Quality
  Co-Chair: Dave Koncak, Pfizer Inc
  Board Liaison: Joan Gore
  Staff Project Manager: Ali Montes

University Relations Committee (URC)

• Role: Foster academic relationships, perspectives, linkages, and programs in support of ISPE's strategic activities and initiatives.
  Chair: Joe Robinson, Commissioning Agents
  Co-Chair: Scott Tiedge, Alphabio Inc
  Board Liaison: David Petko
  Staff Project Manager: Ali Montes

*For Committee Chair contact information, please consult the ISPE Membership Directory 

 

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