Jana McHugh

Background

About Jana McHugh

Highly accomplished medical doctor with extensive clinical oncology experience in UK and Irish healthcare systems completing a PhD in prostate cancer genetics at the Institute of Cancer Research (ICR) London and clinical research fellowship in the Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust. My educational background began with an MD from the Royal College of Surgeons Ireland (RCSI), with honours, then membership of the Royal College of Physicians Ireland (MRCPI) and qualifying as a Radiation Oncology consultant (FFRRCSI) 2019. My expertise is bolstered by a pioneering research fellowship in prostate cancer at the Institute of Cancer Research and the Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, London. My experience includes senior clinical research with over 10 years of experience in clinical trials clinical care, regulatory and grant submissions. Proven track record in multi-disciplinary teams, driving innovation in development of clinical care and in research, and delivering high-impact results. Skilled in strategic planning, clinical study design, and regulatory affairs in highly regulated environments. Adept at translating research into successful clinical pipelines and ensuring compliance with ICH and EMA guidelines. Skills: Excellent communication skills: A proven track record of engagement with both professional and public audiences. Presentation skills: Presenting at international conferences (ASCO) and teaching abilities to engage a wide range of audiences. Equality and Diversity: I have a positive and non-judgemental attitude and have worked with underserved groups on large projects. Achieving results: Experience of successfully working to deadlines and completing tasks and projects, delivering high-quality and high volume work on time. Leadership skills: able to assess priorities, managing multiple workstreams simultaneously and make decisions while remaining approachable and building strong team relationships. Medical and Scientific writing skills: published first author in peer reviewed journals e.g. New Journal of Medicine, British Journal of Cancer, Journal of Hereditary Cancer in Clinical Care