PharmaConex
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PharmaConex was founded in 2007 by Paolo Iacovelli, a registered Pharmacist. What began as a locum agency to fill an industry gap, quickly grew to offer a more holistic recruitment service.
Described as ‘approachable, responsive and dedicated’, our team provide a fully personalised service. We are proud of the strong relationships we have built within the sector and believe these relationships are founded on the basis of a consistent and reliable service.
We stand by our quality promise and continuously review, analyse and implement developments to improve our services.
Meet Our Team
Laura Romero
Managing Director
Laura graduated in Pharmacy at Universidad Complutense of Madrid in 2006. She also achieved a Master’s Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics in 2023. She became a fully registered pharmacist in Ireland nearly 20 years ago and worked in both Community and Hospital settings for many years. Along with her late husband Paolo Iacovelli, she founded PharmaConex , and has been growing the business ever since
Stephen Duggan
General Manager
Stephen joined the Pharmaconex team in early 2023. As General Manager, he oversees the daily operations of the business. He has strong leadership and decision-making skills to guide and oversee various aspects of the company. Stephen is a fully qualified Chartered Accountant and has come from a background in the wider retail sector (with specific experience in retail pharmacy), private healthcare sector, auditing and the private health insurance industry.
Manuela Cavaliere
Head of Business Strategy
Manuela is the Head of Business Strategy. She joined the Pharmaconex team in 2017 looking after the technician booking first, then pharmacists booking and overseas recruitment. Manuela has the ability to build relationships and stands out for her adaptability to changing recruitment trends.
She is proactive, possesses excellent problem-solving skills and always stays updated on industry developments.
Rita Cavaliere
Locum Team Manager
Rita joined PharmaConex in 2022 as a Locum Co-Ordinator. She comes with a wide range of Pharmacy experience, having worked as a technician for 5 years in the Community Pharmacy. Therefore, she has a strong knowledge of the pharmacy system in Ireland. She is determined and very thorough in her work and believes that working towards the same goals is the best way to achieve success.
Hannah Kellett
Account Manager
Hannah joined Pharmaconex in 2022 as a Locum Coordinator having previously worked in Community Pharmacy for approximately 6 years. Throughout her time in pharmacy, she gained a lot of people skills and valuable knowledge that is now transferring to her role in PharmaConex. She prides herself on her work ethic and her positive attitude is contributing to create and maintain strong relationship with both clients and pharmacists.
Jennifer O’Neill
Account Manager
Jennifer joined the Pharmaconex team in 2023, coming from a background in healthcare and Human Resources. Jennifer along with the coordinating team is responsible for liaising with both Locums and clients to fulfil the needs of the client’s business. She possesses strong organizational skills, effective communication abilities, and attention to detail to manage the scheduling and placement of Locums.
Chandrakanth S.
Locum Coordinator
Chandra joined the Pharmaconex Team in 2021. He comes with a vast background in the Pharmacy & Sales Industries. Chandra has worked as an executive expanding a business across Europe and has also spent three years in the pharmaceutical wholesale and distribution sector. His main task is to work alongside our clients and locum pharmacists to fill vacant bookings and deal with any queries they may have in a timely manner.
Darshan RJ
Locum Coordinator
Darshan joined PharmaConex in early 2025 with years of experience in customer service and operations. His background gives him a solid understanding of client and candidate needs in fast-paced environments.
Known for his strong communication and organisational skills, Darsan is focused on building lasting relationships with both clients and locums.
Outside of work, he’s also an amazing DJ, bringing energy and creativity to everything he does.
Ephraim J. Lal
Locum Coordinator
Ephraim joined PharmaConex in early 2025, bringing a unique background as a personal trainer and Pilates coach. His experience working closely with people has sharpened his ability to understand individual needs and build strong, supportive relationships.
With a passion for data analysis, Ephraim takes a thoughtful and strategic approach to the business. He’s committed to delivering reliable solutions and making a positive impact across every aspect of his work.
Stuart Brown
Payroll and Accounts Manager
Stuart joined the Pharmaconex team in 2012. Prior to this he had 15 years of experience in retail management. He looks after all aspects of payroll for locums, both those being paid through the Pharmaconex payroll and those working as contractors. Stuart has been a fully qualified Accounting Technician since 2016 and oversees all aspects of Pharmaconex’s invoicing and accounts departments.
Salvatore Bevilacqua
IT Executive
Salvatore joined Pharmaconex in 2021. After graduating as a software developer, he started with us in the role of IT Supporter. He is looking after the maintenance and management of our computer systems and always available to sort out any possible issue we might have from software to hardware. Salvatore is always looking at new solutions to improve and implement our communication to guarantee a high standard level for both team and customers.
