Clair O'Donovan

Clair O'Donovan, Ph.D., has extensive experience in quality engineering and regulatory affairs, currently serving as Vice President and Head of PQMS at Philips since November 2014. Previously, Clair held various senior leadership roles at Beckman Coulter from August 1989 to 2013, including Senior Vice President of Quality and Regulatory, where organizational change was driven to enhance the global Quality System and Regulatory Affairs functions for a $4B business. Clair's roles encompassed oversight of multiple operations, including global chemistry manufacturing and reagent production, and had significant accountability for financial performance. Academic credentials include a Doctor of Philosophy and Bachelor's Degree in Biochemistry from the National University of Ireland, Cork.