Kate Oreilly

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About Kate Oreilly

PhD-qualified pharmacist with 10+ years of experience working across the health and life sciences sectors. Extensive clinical, regulatory and life science consulting experience, having previously led engagements for top pharma and med tech clients, leading US hospitals, payers, and digital therapeutics companies. Passionate about leveraging digital solutions to improve access to medicines and patient outcomes. Co-author of the first textbook on digital therapeutics: Digital therapeutics: Scientific, Statistical, Clinical, and Regulatory Aspects (2022). Particular interest in the roles IP, policy, and regulation play in driving innovation and patient access. Dedicated to connecting the worlds of academic research and business, and particularly interested in the neural foundations of leadership and how the convergence of cognitive neuroscience, mindfulness and leadership principles, can transform organisations for the better. Committed to furthering the advancement and impact of women in the healthcare industry and Vice President and mentor of the Healthcare Businesswomen’s Association (HBA) Dublin Chapter. Selected among the top 60 individuals representing science, information technology and business around the world to take part in the Novartis International Leadership BioCamp. Strong skillset in research, strategy, leadership, communications, and project management.