Caitríona Duggan appointed President of the Irish Pharmaceutical Healthcare Association



Amgen Ireland’s Country Director takes on leadership role representing Ireland’s research-based biopharmaceutical industry.


Amgen is pleased to congratulate Caitríona Duggan, Country Director, Amgen Ireland, on her appointment as President of the Irish Pharmaceutical Healthcare Association (IPHA).


IPHA represents Ireland’s research-based biopharmaceutical industry and works with stakeholders across healthcare and Government on issues that shape the future of medicines, innovation and patient care.


Caitríona’s appointment comes at an important time for the sector, as advances in science are creating new possibilities for people living with serious diseases and healthcare systems consider how best to enable patients to benefit from innovation.


As President, Caitríona will help represent the industry and support constructive collaboration across the healthcare community, with a focus on a strong life-sciences environment and on helping ensure patients can benefit from innovative medicines in a timely and sustainable way.


Caitríona Duggan
It is a privilege to take on the role of President of IPHA and to represent an industry united by a shared ambition to improve the lives of patients. Ireland has a strong life sciences heritage and an opportunity to build on that strength by ensuring innovation delivers meaningful benefits for patients. I look forward to working with Government, the health service, patient organisations and colleagues across our industry to strengthen collaboration, support a thriving life-sciences environment and help ensure patients can benefit from innovative medicines in a timely and sustainable way.”


Caitríona brings extensive experience across the biopharmaceutical industry and has held leadership responsibilities within IPHA. Her appointment reflects her personal leadership and commitment to the wider life-sciences and healthcare community in Ireland.