Evelyn O'Brien

Evelyn O'Brien is an accomplished professional in the field of pharmacovigilance and management with extensive experience spanning over a decade. Currently serving as Director of Alliances and Regional PV Management at Amgen, Evelyn has held significant roles at Horizon Therapeutics Ireland DAC as Director and Associate Director in Alliance and Regional PV Management. Prior to this, Evelyn operated as Director/Owner at Applied Pharma Consulting Ltd., providing specialized consulting services to the pharmaceutical industry and managing international alliances in pharmacovigilance. Additional experience includes roles at Astellas Pharma Europe BV, Novartis, Nycomed GmbH, and Smithers Viscient, alongside an academic background as Assistant Professor and Senior Scientist at the University of Konstanz. Evelyn holds a PhD in Biology with a focus on pharmacology/toxicology from University College Dublin. Core competencies include negotiation and management of pharmacovigilance agreements, cross-functional collaboration, audit readiness, and training development.