Seamus O’Neill

Seamus O'Neill has a extensive work experience in the healthcare and research sectors. Seamus started their career as a Clinical Scientist at The Newcastle Upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in 1993. Seamus then worked as a Postdoctoral Researcher and later as a Research Manager at Newcastle University. From 2006 to 2007, they served as an Assistant Director at Hero Ltd, overseeing the development of higher education portals. In 2007, they joined the NIHR Clinical Research Network as a CLRN Senior Manager, where their main responsibilities included deploying and reporting on funding, designing processes, and building a high-performing team. Seamus served in this role until 2013. In 2012, they became the CEO of the Academic Health Science Network for the North East and North Cumbria (AHSN NENC) and held the position until 2019. Additionally, they served as the Chair of The AHSN Network from 2018 to 2019. Currently, they hold the position of CEO at Northern Health Science Alliance Ltd, and is set to become the Interim Managing Director of Liverpool Health Partners in 2023.

Seamus O'Neill earned a Bachelor's Degree in Microbiology and Genetics from Queen's University Belfast in 1989. Seamus then pursued a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Genetics from Queen's University Belfast, completing their studies in 1993. In 2007, Seamus attended Newcastle University, where they obtained a Master's Degree in Executive MBA. It is unclear when Seamus O'Neill attended St. Patrick's College, Maghera, as there is no specified start or end year. However, it is mentioned that this college is affiliated with Queen's University, Belfast and likely relates to their field of study in Microbiology and Genetics.