Pharmachem Skillnet
The Pharmachem Skillnet is an ever growing network of companies drawn from the Pharmaceutical, Bio - Pharmaceutical ,Chemical and Medical Device sectors.
The network was established in 2006 being formed to avail of subsidised training and networking under the Skillnets training programme, with the aim of fostering a climate of whole company development in the provision of industry specific technical training and Soft skills in companies large and small nationally, consistent with the goals of member companies.
The network operates as a business resource for organisations nationally and has been formed in response to a real need in the workplace for “best in class” training and development at a realistic and very affordable price.
The Network Manager is Ms Susan Costello. Her role is to facilitate the running of the network, organise training & networking events, source and vet trainers.
Susan is also there to work with member organisations in regard to their training needs and act as liaison between the Skillnets organisation, Pharmachem Skillnet and other networks nationally.
The network also has a steering group drawn from member companies and it is their role to ensure that the network operates in line with the contracted objectives agreed with Skillnets Ltd. The steering group work in close alignment with the Network Management in developing the strategy of the Network. Membership of the steering group is open to any members of the network and is rotated on an annual basis to ensure the network remains fresh and dynamic.
The Current Steering Committee is as follows:
Ruth Gould, Gilead Sciences - Chairperson
Linda Reardon - Cara Partners
Declan O'Sullivan - Nipbi
Patricia Whitford - Merck Millipore
Garry Benson - Novartis
Niamh Hunt - Janssen
Donal O Callaghan - Merck Schering Plough
Please click on the Steering Group page for futher details.
There are also another 60 skillnet networks countrywide and by clicking on http://www.skillnets.ie/find-courses,youwill be ableto search for courses that other networks may be hosting
The Pharmachem Skillnet for 2011 has the opportunity to train for free Job Seekers. To find out more about the eligibility criteria please click on http://www.skillnets.ie/job-seekers/eligibility-criteria
In short being a member of Pharmachem Skillnet like having an additional wing of your HR department outsourced with your needs as its central focus.
