Michael Gillen

Michael Gillen has extensive experience in occupational safety and health, currently serving as the Head of OSH and Member Services at Ibec since February 2000, where responsibilities include representing BioPharmaChem Ireland members on a variety of policy issues. In addition to this role, Michael holds leadership positions as Vice Chairperson and Chairperson of the Executive and Management Boards at the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work (EU-OSHA) since January 2021. Previous roles include Board Member at the Health & Safety Authority, Director of the Irish BioIndustry Association, and Inspector focused on hazardous substances and process safety. Michael's academic background includes a BA and PhD in Chemistry from Trinity College Dublin, along with diplomas in Employment Law and Safety Health & Welfare from National College of Ireland and University College Dublin, respectively. Additional early career experience includes roles as a Chemistry Lecturer and Senior Development Chemist.