A panel of 19 pharmaceutical industry experts voted on the shortlist for these prestigious awards, which recognise excellence within the pharmaceutical, biotech and clinical research industries.

Mr Moran joined Masters in June 2008. Since his tenure, he has implemented a global growth strategy targeting more than 20% growth year-on-year and has helped turn a family-run business into a global corporate entity.

Mr Moran has held several senior positions within the healthcare industry. These include Operations Manager of Lilly’s Polish business, Managing Director of SSL (LIG) Portugal and SSL Spain, and Project Manager for a multibillion dollar division of a Swiss-based pharmaceutical company in the Far East.