Leadership & Social Responsibility
Meet the Team
At Eirgen Pharma, our people are the driving force behind our global reputation for excellence. From our base in Ireland, we combine deep scientific expertise with an unwavering commitment to quality and innovation—ensuring your product meets the highest standards at every stage of its journey.
Chief Executive Officer
Damien Burke
Damien joined Eirgen in 2006 as a founding team member and has held roles across R&D, manufacturing, packaging, and commercial operations. He served as Head of Commercial Operations before being appointed CEO in October 2019.
Chief Operations Officer
James Murphy
James joined Eirgen in 2021 as Head of Engineering, bringing over 18 years experience across research, product development, and manufacturing engineering. He has held leadership roles with Terumo, Cook Medical, and Boston Scientific. James was appointed COO in January 2026.
Chief Finance Officer
Jan Willem Blüm
Jan Willem joined Eirgen in 2021 as Head of Finance, with over 17 years of experience in finance and leadership, also spanning planning, logistics, IT, and marketing, with roles across the Netherlands, France, and Ireland. In January 2026, he was appointed position of CFO.
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Chief Technical Officer
Paul Hurley
Paul serves as Chief Technology Officer at Eirgen Pharma, drawing on more than 25 years of OSD technical expertise and site leadership. With a proven background spanning drug product development and CDMO operations at Élan Pharmaceuticals, Alkermes, and Novo Nordisk, he leads Eirgen's technical strategy to reinforce operational capability and product lifecycle success.
Head of Supply Chain & External Operations
Dan Delaney
Dan joined Eirgen in 2015 as Supply Chain Manager, later becoming Head of Commercial Operations in 2019. He now serves as Head of Supply Chain & External Operations, bringing over 30 years of industry experience in engineering and operational leadership.
Head of Quality
Clodagh Dunne
Clodagh joined Eirgen in 2015 as a QC & Stability Analyst and has progressed through key QC and QA roles to become Head of Quality in April 2025. She holds a BSc in Forensic & Environmental Chemistry from TU Dublin and an MSc in Pharmaceutical Technology & Quality Systems.
Head of Talent & Organizational Development
Sarah Doherty
Sarah joined Eirgen in September 2024 as Head of Talent and Organizational Development. With over 20 years in HR across Ireland and Australia, she specializes in talent, engagement, and strategic HR, driving Eirgen’s people-focused strategy.