Conor Barry, Ph.D., is the Global Head of Bioconjugate Development at Piramal Pharma Solutions and a valued member of The Science Collective. In his role, Conor oversees our work in antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs), including processing and analytical development of bioconjugates, project scoping, and troubleshooting.
Prior to joining Piramal he held senior positions within AstraZeneca, leading ADC Analytical Sciences, and serving on the ADC pipeline leadership team. In this role he helped define the strategy and priorities for ADC development and CMC activities. Previously he worked as a Research Fellow in bioconjugation at Oxford University. Throughout his 19-year career, Conor has amassed an exceptional bioconjugate research and development track record, evidenced by his 23 peer-reviewed scientific publications.
While at Piramal Pharma Solutions, his innovative approach contributed to creating ADCelerate, a solution for antibody-drug conjugate drug development that accelerates timelines for developing the initial clinical supply of both drug substance and drug product. As Piramal’s scientific and technical lead on bioconjugates, Conor is well equipped to provide subject matter expertise for our clients.
Conor holds a Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry (Bristol), a PG Diploma in Strategy and Innovation (Oxford).
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Eveliina Paljärvi is Industry Lead for Food and Beverage at Adven, a leading energy partner and investor in sustainable energy and utilities infrastructure. In her role, she works with companies across the food and beverage sector to develop and implement low-carbon and resource-efficient energy solutions.
Eveliina focuses on building long-term partnerships where Adven invests in and operates energy and utilities infrastructure, enabling producers to improve energy and water efficiency and reduce emissions without large upfront investments. She holds a Master’s degree in Economics and Business Administration and is passionate about advancing practical solutions that support the industry’s sustainability and competitiveness.
Tracy Cyr is Vice President and Head of Global Project Management at Caidya, where she leads global teams focused on delivering high-quality clinical programs with consistency, transparency, and strong stakeholder alignment. With a career spanning senior leadership positions at leading top five CROs, as well as roles in two top fifty biopharma companies, she brings deep expertise in project delivery, operational strategy, and cross-functional collaboration.
Tracy is known for fostering high-performing teams and strengthening partnerships between sponsors, CROs, and investigative sites. She recognizes that trust, communication, and human dynamics are critical drivers of clinical trial success. Her background in public health, combined with hands-on operational leadership, enables her to balance scientific rigor with practical execution.
Tracy holds a BA in Economics from Colby College and an MSPH, Health Policy and Administration from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Kris Foster is the cofounder of Project Nemo, a movement dedicated to representation, accessibility, and making sure overlooked voices are no longer ignored.
Project Nemo started as a simple idea – a conversation on a plane – turning into a powerful platform focused on amplifying unheard voices and creating opportunities for those overlooked. For Kris, Project Nemo is more than just work – it’s personal. It exists to challenge systems that weren’t built for everyone and to prove that inclusion is not a nice to have, it’s essential.
Alongside this, Kris created Open Book, a storytelling platform that celebrates resilience, sparks honest conversations, and gives people the space to be seen, heard, and valued on their own terms. He believes stories have the power to shift culture, not just inspire it. Every project he touches is rooted in the same conviction: our differences are strengths, accessibility should be baked in from the start, and real change only happens when people are brave enough to build it together.
