Darren O'Brien

Darren O'Brien is an experienced professional in operations, digital technology, and automation within the life sciences industry. At Amgen from March 2019 to August 2022, Darren O'Brien served as Director of Operations Digital, Technology and Innovation, overseeing IS services at the Dun Laoghaire manufacturing facility and ensuring integrated IS strategy and execution. Prior to this, Darren O'Brien held various roles at Bristol-Myers Squibb, including Principal IS Automation Engineer and Automation and IT Technical Manager, where responsibilities included managing large teams and multi-million-euro projects. Earlier career experiences also include positions at Amgen as IS Architect and MES Consultant, and at Merck as Systems Engineer, demonstrating a strong focus on manufacturing information management and automation integration. Darren O'Brien holds an MSc in Technology Management from the National University of Ireland, Galway, and a BEng in Electrical and Electronic Engineering from University College Cork.