Rodney Gillespie, executive business director in sales at AstraZeneca, has been recognized by the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America as a National Advocacy Champion for his efforts in policy advocacy and community service.
The Champion Awards program, created by the industry-wide “We Work For Health” initiative, honors employees who go above and beyond their job descriptions to give back to their communities and advocate policy issues on behalf of the industry.
Rodney represents AstraZeneca on the Corporate Advisory Council for the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation and on the 21st Century Council for the Congressional Black Caucus Institute. In these roles, he provides the industry perspective and engages members, advocating for policies and practices that help support patient health and access to medicines. He is also a board member for the Metropolitan Wilmington Urban League, and a member of the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, a community service organization that develops leaders, promotes brotherhood, academic excellence and advocacy for the community.
PhRMA honored 11 individuals from 10 biopharmaceutical companies with the Champion Award this year at their Annual Meeting on April 11.
Hadden elected to Newark Council
Margrit Hadden will officially be sworn in as the District Four City Council Member on April 16 at 7 p.m. in the City Council Chamber. Margrit Hadden received 95 votes. Robyn Harland received 12 votes. Sherry Hoffman received 25 votes. Ron Walker received 86 votes. Hadden is a University of Delaware employee.
Philpot joins QC
QC Laboratories (QCL), announced that Crispin Philpot has joined the organization as Director of Business Development & Sales of the Life Sciences Division. The addition of Philpott will enable QCL to focus sales and marketing activities for Life Sciences and establish the strategic direction for the growth of the division.
Crispin has over 25 years of leadership experience in the sales and marketing of Quality Assurance and Food Safety diagnostic solutions to the global food industry, and has held senior staff positions focusing on sales, marketing and strategic development in several major organizations.
QCL has provided analytical services to environmental, food, pharmaceutical and dairy clients in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, Delaware and Maryland since its establishment in 1943.
The company currently employs more than 200 professional scientists and support personnel and operates eight facilities in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware. It operates a limited services environmental laboratory in New Castle, Del.
