About Us

Our story

With a collective century of experience in clinical supplies management, our senior leadership team has firsthand experience facing the challenges of the industry head-on. We have examined every aspect of the business and built systems that are both innovative and flexible.

Our method – The Uniphar Clinical Advantage

Uniphar Clinical has implemented constant checkpoints throughout the processes. Each movement is checked by our state of the art IT system. This technology detects and mitigates incidents before they have a chance to occur. In the current industry model, incidents are caught after the fact through QC/QA checks. While Uniphar Clinical has these same post-activity checks in place as safeguards, we experience a much lower incident rate due to our preventive checkpoints.

This approach means our clients and patients receive not only the quality medicines they demand, but also unmatched timelines they deserve.

Our Team

Our purpose built team, is the aggregation of the most diversified industry experienced leaders available in the market today.
While technical expertise is very important, cultural fit is our primary driver in joining the team.

Shanelle Austin-Mehta

Director, BMclinical

Shanelle started working in the pharmaceutical industry in 2010 and since has worked for several pharmaceutical companies.

Shanelle has garnered extensive experience in the pharmaceutical industry, particularly in managing global comparator portfolios for numerous leading pharmaceutical companies, CROs, and biotech firms.

In 2018, Shanelle, along with Michael and Roy, embarked on a venture to form BMclinical, a clinical trial supply business. Since then, she has played a pivotal role in enhancing service offerings within the industry, with an unwavering commitment to quality and patient safety, leading to a successful acquisition of BMclinical by the Uniphar Group in 2022.

Beyond her professional achievements, Shanelle is dedicated to contributing to the broader community, serving as a committee member of the Global Clinical Supplies Group (GCSG), a non-profit organization focused on the advancement of the clinical supplies profession.

Jennifer Lauinger

Vice President, Business Operations

Jennifer joins Uniphar as a seasoned professional with over 20 years of experience in the world of Clinical Supplies.

Oliver O’Neill

Senior Business Development Manager

Oliver is working from Ireland, Belfast area and part of the Business Development team. He has over 20 years of experience in the Clinical Supplies industry.

”I have over 20 years experience within the Clinical Supplies Industry. I have worked in operations for over 5 years, I have over 5 years experience as a Project Manager and I been within the Sales, Customer development role for over 10 years”.

Oliver focuses on efficiencies (Process and cost) and ensuring quality is not compromised. He enjoys meeting and presenting to new and existing clients on services and products we can provide.

Kay Tieman

Vice President, Business Development

Kay brings over 35 years of leadership in sales, marketing, business development and nonprofit governance within the BioPharma and diagnostics industries.

Graeme Birrell

Business Development Manager

Working from Scotland, Graeme Birrell is part of the Business Development team and has over 10 years experience in the industry.

Graeme has worked in several industries throughout his career but he has always had a passion for pharmaceuticals. Starting as a dispensing assistant in a local pharmacy at the age of 16, he quickly gained knowledge on the pharmaceuticals he dealt with and how the industry operated in the UK. In 2009, Graeme joined a Scottish based wholesaler where he initially worked as a buyer before progressing to global business development. In this role, he spent 4 years in the Middle East supporting hospitals and pharmacies around the World with their pharmaceutical needs. In 2017, Graeme began working within clinical trial services and has not looked back.

He prides himself on his ability to develop solid relationships with his customers and suppliers and knowing exactly what he can do to help them achieve their goals.

Thuy Tran

Team Lead, Project Management

Thuy started working within the clinical trial supply business in 2018. She started as an Inside Sales Representative. From there she grew to become a Project Manager.

Angela Humrich

Head of Quality, US

As the US Head of Quality with over 20 years of experience in clinical trial supplies, Angela’s journey has been defined by a steadfast commitment to excellence and enhancing patient outcomes.

Throughout her career, she has navigated the intricate landscape of clinical trials, ensuring the highest standards of quality and compliance. Angela’s leadership is driven by the belief that every process, from packaging to distribution, should contribute to the well-being of those we serve. Together, we strive to deliver products and services that exceed expectations, embodying a commitment to quality that defines our organization.

Stephen Purdy

Clinical Project Designer

Stephen Purdy is a cornerstone of our clinical supplies team, bringing a multifaceted 25-year tenure in healthcare and project management to the forefront.

His career, which began post-graduation from Drexel University with a BSBA in Finance, has been defined by his relentless dedication to client satisfaction and project success. Stephen’s proficiency in team-building and his focus on quality and client timelines are the bedrock of his professional persona.

With a history of managing complex supply chains and providing innovative solutions to a global clientelle, Stephen’s expertise is as expansive as it is profound. His role in business development is accentuated by his adeptness at fostering relationships and his strategic insight into project management, which he has utilized to grow customer bases and navigate the intricacies of global clinical trials.

Stephen’s leadership and mentorship have been invaluable in guiding new managers, and his contribution to operational strategy has been key in ensuring the seamless delivery of clinical trial materials. His ability to adapt and his open communication style are emblematic of our company’s vision for a collaborative and efficient workplace.

In Stephen, we see not only a seasoned professional but a dynamic leader capable of steering projects to success with a client-focused lens. His approach to problem-solving and his commitment to quality underscore our mission to advance clinical trial solutions with precision and care.

Sarah Halmrast

Project Designer

Sarah is a seasoned Project Designer in the Clinical Supplies area. She has a lot of experience in designing for complex projects.

Perry van Damme

Supply Chain Planner

Perry embarked on his journey with BMclinical in early 2024, joining as a Supply Chain Planner.

With several years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, Perry has honed his skills in various procurement and supply chain roles at different pharmaceutical companies.

Residing in Lelystad with his family, conveniently close to the BMclinical headquarters, Perry finds a perfect balance between work and personal life.

Weekends are a time for Perry to indulge in his passion for football. He loves watching his old team play and catching games on TV. Besides football, he enjoys fun activities with his family and cherishes spending quality time with friends.

Yi Huang

Project Manager

Yi Grew up in China and is currently living in Biddinghuizen, The Netherlands.

Roksana Milcarek

Quality Manager & Responsible Person

Having spent 6 years in Operation Management and over 2 years in Quality, I’ve had the privilege of optimising operation for efficiency and performance.

This experience has shaped my approach to quality, as I understand the crucial interplay between operational excellence and maintaining high standards.

My goal as Quality Manager & RP is to bridge the gap between quality objectives and operational realities. I believe that quality isn’t an isolated goal but an integral part of seamless operations. By finding the harmony between these two aspects, I aim to contribute to company’s success

Francesco Pellegrino

Project Manager

Francesco, born and raised in Italy, brings a wealth of professional experience to the Project Manager role.

He worked as a Sales and Project Manager for various companies in Europe. In 2019, he transitioned into the pharmaceutical industry, marking the onset of his dedicated involvement in this sector.

Renowned for his adept problem-solving and client-focused project management skills, Francesco consistently approaches challenges with a strategic mindset, ensuring optimal outcomes aligning with the project requirements and client expectations.

With a combination of education, skills, and prior work experience, Francesco is well-suited to deliver results that align with our organization’s high standards and goals.

Igor Antypov

Project Manager

Igor (joined in 2024) was born in Ukraine & lives in the Netherlands for the majority of his life.

Early 2024 Igor joined BMclinical as a Project manager. His previous four-year tenure as an Account Manager in the UN and NGO (Emergency) Healthcare sector equipped him with invaluable experience in managing high-stakes projects and navigating complex international environments.

He excels in building and maintaining strong client relationships, understanding their needs, and delivering tailored solutions. His strategic thinking and proactive approach consistently add value, driving customer satisfaction and loyalty.

Outside of work, he enjoys going to the gym, playing basketball for the local team and his adventurous spirit often takes him on motorcycle rides, exploring different cities and countries. He also likes to spend time together with his friends & family.

Iryna De Weerd

Supply Chain Planner

Iryna is working at our HQ in The Netherlands as Supply Chain Planner.

With several years of experience in purchase and assistant roles she started as a Backoffice Assistant supporting the Project Management team. After that she got a new role as a Supply Chain Planner. This role fits her ambitions and interest, so this is a win-win situation!

The awesome fact about Iryna is that she speaks 4 languages. Russian, Dutch, English and Ukrainian! Iryna’s helpful countenance stems from her experience as a teaching professor of Marketing at a Ukrainian University for 18 years. She also has a PhD in Economics.

Iyrna likes gardening, baking cakes, reading books and traveling. The next destinations which are on her traveling list are Athens and the Atlantic Ocean Beach.

Gina Toppers

Project Manager

Gina started working in the clinical trial supply business back in 2017. She started as a Sales & Purchase professional and later became part of the Inside Sales Team.

Gina enjoys going to the gym, loves to cook and going out with friends on regularly basis. She also likes to go out on city trips in The Netherlands or abroad. She has Italian family and loves to visit the country. The authentic Italy where the nonnas make the pasta themselves during the afternoon, you eat with the whole family at one table and where everyone is ‘famiglia‘; that is where Gina feels at home!

Our Locations Worldwide