RUTH HARDY

Director Chemical Research, Pfizer

Ruth holds the position of Director in Chemical Research and Development at Pfizer R&D UK Ltd, based in Sandwich, UK. In this role she leads the Flexible API Supply Technology (FAST) team which develops and implements new technology and continuous processes for novel Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs).

Prior to this Ruth led the Process Engineering and Safety group supporting Pfizer’s API clinical manufacturing facilities within the UK with capital projects, process safety compliance and technology transfer. She started her career in various engineering roles for a fine chemical manufacturer.

Ruth is a chartered Chemical Engineer with a Meng (Hons) in Chemical Engineering & Biotechnology from the University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology and a MSc (Eng) in Process Safety & Loss Prevention from the University of Sheffield.