Robert Oconnor

Background

About Robert Oconnor

Accomplished Director with 25+ years of global experience in Health, Research, Medicines development, Governance, Communication, Education and Charities/NGOs. Looking to make a difference and offering strategic leadership, vision, and direction. •Proven Senior Executive-level Leadership, Administrative and Strategy expertise, with significant Regulatory, Safety, Data Privacy, Ethics & Policy experience. •Significant board expertise in Operations Management, Performance Management, Process improvement, Project Management, Risk Management, & Governance, including Strategy, Budgetary, Personnel & Financial management in Commercial & NGO sectors. •Highly experienced in development & delivery of challenging & technical Communications & PR, with focus on Advocacy, Policy, Corporate Activity, Health and Research areas. •International authority on Research processes, Compliance and Strategy, especially in Oncology & Translational Health Research, with a proven reputation for advancing health outcomes as well as leveraged funding collaboration. •Strategic & operational consultancy to the Research Community, Commercial, Medical/Scientific Affairs & Clinical Communities in trials, research methods, commercial spinoffs and patient engagement. •Mature, passionate & empathetic with well-proven interpersonal skills; outcome- focussed, conscientious, principled, collegiate, hardworking problem solver; highly adaptable, flexible & responsive to rapid operating environment changes & crises. Specialities: Executive Leadership | Corporate Governance | Charity & NGO governance | Financial & Budget Management | Health | Education | Curriculum Development | Project & Program Management | Research & Development | Team Building & Leadership | Strategic Planning & Execution | Change Management | Policy Development | Regulatory Compliance | Communications & PR | Clinical Trials | Drug Development | Cancer Research | Patient Engagement (PPI)|