Sandra Collins

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Experienced Senior Director in Clinical Data Management I Passionate about Empowering Future Leaders I Builder of High-Performing Teams I 18+ Years in Life Science Industry I Strategic Executor I Nature-loving Mom

  • Education

    • National University of Ireland, Galway

      2020 - 2023
      Post Grad MSc In Business (Leadership Development) 1st Class Honors

      Modules: Management Skills, Effective Leadership, Leading Organisational Development, Critical Thinking for Leaders and Finance

    • Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology

      2000 - 2004
      BSc in Physics (Hons)
  • Experience

    • ICON plc

      May 2006 - Aug 2021

      • Mentor and provide oversight to global Project Managers and DM teams• Oversee key partnerships, ensuring high quality delivery, growth in revenue and profitability• Drive company and partnership performance metrics• Present on behalf of ICON DM at conferences internal and external • Responsible for large global DM teams performance and high quality delivery, within timelines and budget, for several large global complex clinical trials of all phases and various therapeutic areas across various EDC platforms (mainly Medidata Rave and InForm)• Cross-functional and vendor project manager• Change agent for strategic planned change and process improvements for both sponsors and internal operations• Meet gross margin and KPI targets• Develop teams into future autonomous leaders• Present at Business Development opportunities • Drive departmental and cross-departmental initiatives Show less • Attending bid-defenses winning new partnerships and creating partnership operational manuals, KPIs and standards.• Managing global large scale projects and teams, timelines, quality and budgets • Building and maintaining excellent client relations• Line managing multiple direct reports, encouraging their development with SMART goals in line with the company's strategy• Onboarding of staff and clinical trials from acquired company• Project management for cross-functional projects• Instigate innovative departmental initiatives and improved processes• Managing resourcing and costs through monthly forecasting and revenue recognition, as well as Change Orders• People management incl. Interviewing and onboarding of new DM staff• Provide regular status report and KPI’s to senior management and represent Data Management at oversight meetings internally and externally• Present at audits representing DM department Show less

      • Senior Project Manager, Data Management

        Feb 2019 - Aug 2021
      • Project Manager, Data Management

        May 2006 - Mar 2019
    • IQVIA

      Aug 2021 - now

      As the Global Data Management Head at IQVIA Biotech, I spearheaded the delivery of data management solutions for a large portfolio of full-service studies. Through effective leadership and strategic decision-making, I successfully managed customer accounts and relationships, driving positive change and innovative solutions within the global data management team. • Implemented streamlined processes to enhance study outcomes• Led a highly skilled team to achieve significant improvements in data management efficiency and quality Show less

      • Senior Director, Clinical Data Management at IQVIA Data Sciences, Safety and Medical

        Dec 2023 - now
      • Senior Director, Head of Global Data Management, IQVIA Biotech

        Aug 2022 - Dec 2023
      • Director, Data Management, Europe, IQVIA Biotech

        Aug 2021 - Aug 2022
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Project Management Methodologies,

      ICON plc
      Jan 2013
    • Client Relationship Management

      ICON plc
      Jan 2018
    • Lean Six Sigma Foundations

      LinkedIn
      Mar 2021
      View certificate certificate
    • Process Improvement Foundations

      LinkedIn
      Mar 2021
      View certificate certificate
    • Project Management Professional (PMP) - Currently underway with Dec 2025 expected award date

      Project Management Institute
    • Cell and Gene Therapy (CGT) Academy (10 hours training completed for the clinical science and therapeutic application of CGT concepts)

      ICON plc
      Apr 2021
    • Strategic Thinking

      LinkedIn
      Mar 2021
      View certificate certificate
    • Management Essentials

      ICON plc
      Jan 2016
    • Establishing Credibility as a Speaker

      LinkedIn
      Mar 2021
      View certificate certificate
    • Animal Behaviour and Welfare

      The University of Edinburgh
      Apr 2015
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Sandra Collins
      Standing Ovation for Accountability and Delivery Vice President of Strategic Alliance Management and Senior Director of Project Management Jan 2021
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Member and Volunteer

      Issued by Future Kinsale Community Development on May 2019
      Future Kinsale Community DevelopmentAssociated with Sandra Collins
    • Member

      Issued by ACDM: Association for Clinical Data Management on Jan 2021
      ACDM: Association for Clinical Data ManagementAssociated with Sandra Collins
    • Member

      Issued by LIFT Ireland on Jan 2021
      LIFT IrelandAssociated with Sandra Collins
    • Volunteer and Fundraiser

      Issued by Animal Rescue on Jan 2012
      Animal RescueAssociated with Sandra Collins