Ruth Davis

Background

About Ruth Davis

Practicing barrister in the Law Library, Dublin, Ireland. Experienced in supporting rare disease patient research and advocacy. Previously worked as a senior executive with 20 years experience in the Irish higher education sector spanning a wide range of portfolios. Proven ability to i) work across complex multi-institutional environments, ii) lead, motivate and manage a team of people both within large institutions and as part of a small start-up organisation, set up and deliver on multi-faceted strategic initiatives, and iv) manage multiple stakeholder relationships (including academic and professional leaders, government officials and agencies and other stakeholders). Expertise: civil litigation, health research policy, data protection, consent for health research purposes, higher education leadership, development of strategic partnerships, advocacy with key influencers, corporate governance. Personal Skills: • Legal skills including legal research, civil litigation, discovery, personal injury, medical negligence • GDPR and data protection for health research • Consent for health research • Health Research Regulations 2018-2021 • Management of, and participation in, corporate and strategic boards • Excellent communication, networking and interpersonal skills • Advocacy, influencing and negotiation skills • Management of large, multi-million capital investment budgets including programme and project management • Organisational skills (budgeting, corporate reporting, HR recruitment, work programme development) • Scientific expertise in the area of molecular genetics, microbiology and other cognate disciplines in the lifesciences field