Niamh Hennessy
Process Engineering Manager, Merck,
My current role is as Process Engineering Manager for membrane manufacture in Merck Cork. However, leaving secondary school I never envisioned myself in Industry not to mind in a Process Engineering role. I studied to be a Chemistry and Biology teacher after which I realised teaching wasn’t for me. I then went on to complete a MSc in BioMed Engineering in NUIG after which I was lucky to get into Merck for a short work experience period. What started as 8wks work experience ended with permanent contract as Research Scientist in R&D. I spent 7 years in R&D after which I moved to the Process Engineering group where I have had numerous opportunities to develop, grow and take on roles of increasing responsibility. I am currently part of the Merck International Management Programme where I continue to learn from others and develop my leadership skills.
