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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 - 2023Post Grad MSc In Business (Leadership Development) 1st Class HonorsModules: Management Skills, Effective Leadership, Leading Organisational Development, Critical Thinking for Leaders and Finance

Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology
2000 - 2004BSc 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 2021Project Manager, Data Management
May 2006 - Mar 2019

IQVIA
Aug 2021 - nowAs 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 - nowSenior Director, Head of Global Data Management, IQVIA Biotech
Aug 2022 - Dec 2023Director, Data Management, Europe, IQVIA Biotech
Aug 2021 - Aug 2022
Licenses & Certifications

Project Management Methodologies,
ICON plcJan 2013
Client Relationship Management
ICON plcJan 2018- View certificate

Lean Six Sigma Foundations
LinkedInMar 2021 - View certificate

Process Improvement Foundations
LinkedInMar 2021 
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 plcApr 2021- View certificate

Strategic Thinking
LinkedInMar 2021 
Management Essentials
ICON plcJan 2016- View certificate

Establishing Credibility as a Speaker
LinkedInMar 2021 
Animal Behaviour and Welfare
The University of EdinburghApr 2015
Honors & Awards
- Awarded to Sandra CollinsStanding 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
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Issued by ACDM: Association for Clinical Data Management on Jan 2021
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Issued by LIFT Ireland on Jan 2021
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Issued by Animal Rescue on Jan 2012
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Languages
- enEnglish
- geGerman
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