Leon Burns

Leon Burns is an experienced Senior Capital Projects Engineering Manager at Astellas Pharma, overseeing a €30MM+ annual capital program and leading a team of 28 engineers. Prior roles include Project Manager at Jacobs, where management of critical engineering and construction projects took place, and Lead Project Engineer at AbbVie, focusing on active pharmaceutical projects from design to handover. Leon's expertise spans various engineering roles at MSD, GlaxoSmithKline, and Stiefel, covering project management, validation, and facilities engineering. Academic credentials include an MBA from the National College of Ireland, a Postgraduate Diploma in Project Management from Trinity College Dublin, and a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from Atlantic Technological University.