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Deirdre E Kilgallon

Chicago,IL

Summary

Forward-thinking Associate Director with extensive knowledge of Pharmaceutical Industry. Supervises clinical trial and post-marketing activities including signal management and literature review. Maintains safety related activities for global clinical trials, including review of protocols, ICFs,and Safety Review Listings. Reference Safety Officer responsible for safety content of Investigator Brochure. Supports Medical Safety Physicians. Oversees product safety surveillance activities during all phases of the product lifecycle (includes both investigational and marketed products. )Leverages tenacious approach and strong attention to detail to drive success. Service-oriented and performance-driven with excellent organizational, communication and problem-solving skills. Adept at managing diverse business areas with a focus on efficiency and quality. Collaborates to ensure completion of adverse event cases for timely regulatory submission. Applies expertise in drug safety, compliance, and reporting. Managed a large team of senior professionals responsible for Drug Safety and PV excellence. Dedicated to fostering team growth opportunities. Adapts quickly to change. Leads projects seamlessly from development to delivery.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Associate Director Global Case Management

Abbvie Inc.
North Chicago, IL
10.2021 - 10.2023

Led and drove collaboration with internal teams and partners to meet expected timelines, budget, and quality standards. Participated in staff meetings, working groups or task forces to implement strategic initiatives. Engaged in ongoing professional development by attending seminars or conferences.

  • Developed team atmosphere to drive supportive and productive work environment. Directed special projects and daily operations.
  • Cultivated and maintained relationships to promote positive work culture. Coached and guided direct reports on day-to-day operations and company policies and procedures.
  • Generated reports to review data and issue corrective actions for improvements. Met with stakeholders to address issues and implement solutions.

Associate Director, Patient Data Intake

Abbvie Inc.
North Chicago, IL
03.2018 - 10.2021
  • Provided guidance, coaching and development opportunities to direct reports. Implementation of a Call Quality Review Team to review 5% of all calls. Guided the team to discuss and align on scoring and process. Provided monthly quality updates to the department to improve call quality and customer satisfaction. Prepared and supported team members for launch of new products and indications. Supported department technology goals such as Trilogy. Worked with colleagues in Global Medical Affairs. Global Medical Information and Product Quality to improve process. Maintained audit readiness mindset. Following audits respond to requests in timely fashion and update process as indicated. Provided direct coaching for performance improvement. drove positive culture changes. Overall goal "improve the customer experience and support the team."
  • Maintained positive relationships with vendors and external partners to support business resilience efforts

Interim Assistant Director, Global Case Management

AbbVie
North Chicago, IL
06.2017 - 03.2018
  • Assumed the role of Interim Assistant Director for Neuro Gen Med and Oncology Teams. Provided support and development to therapeutic area team members monthly. Initiated process improvement sessions and monthly team meetings. Supported clinical studies and timely and accurate completion of ICSR's. Collaborated with management to improved expedited reporting process. Developed a tool and training for evaluation of expedited reports.

Manager of Contracted Staff Global Case Management

AbbVie
North Chicago, IL
06.2017 - 03.2018
  • Manager of contracted employees including interviewing, hiring, onboarding, training and termination. Support employees during mentoring and coordinated with team to provide learning experiences in both post-marketing and clinical case processing. Monitored metrics, quality and attendance. Collaborated with therapeutic area manager to prepare trainee to meet department needs.

Lead Trainer, Global Case Management

AbbVie
North Chicago, IL
01.2017 - 03.2018
  • Organized and updated new hire training including mentorship and schedules. Developed training plans, e-learning materials, job aids and audiovisual presentations and coordinated material distribution for each course. Implemented learning material delivery via interactive classroom presentations and via synchronous and asynchronous e-learning.

Principal Medical Safety Analyst

AbbVie
North Chicago, IL
09.2009 - 01.2017
  • Responsible for collecting, assessing, and processing Global Adverse Event reports. Utilities FDA 3500 adverse event form for submission to FDA and other Global Regulatory Agencies. Ensures compliance with CFR 314.80 ICH guidelines. Subject Matter Expert in Oncology, Neurology and Devices. Functions as a member of the Adverse Event Quality Program to assure accuracy and timely submission to regulators. Participates in training of Global Affiliates as well as Vendors..

Certified School Nurse

Chicago Public Schools
Chicago, IL
05.2003 - 09.2009
  • Provide health care to both healthy and chronically ill students in a public health setting. Evaluate the impact of the students health on his/her education. Organize a team of experts to provide the best educational outcome for the students with disabilities. Determine the effect of medication on the students health and education. Collaborate with staff, students, families and physicians to make the appropriate changes to meet education goals. Maintain student health records to meet state requirements. Develop and provided annual in-services to staff on critical health care topics.

Education

Master of Science - Nursing

University of Illinois at Chicago
Chicago, IL

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Loyola University 0f Chicago
Chicago, IL

School Nursing Certification -

University of Illinois at Chicago
Chicago, IL

Affiliations

AbbVie Women Leaders in Action (WLA)

Sigma Beta Tau 1988

Professional Social network

www.linkedin.com/in/deirdre-kilgallon

Timeline

Associate Director Global Case Management

Abbvie Inc.
10.2021 - 10.2023

Associate Director, Patient Data Intake

Abbvie Inc.
03.2018 - 10.2021

Interim Assistant Director, Global Case Management

AbbVie
06.2017 - 03.2018

Manager of Contracted Staff Global Case Management

AbbVie
06.2017 - 03.2018

Lead Trainer, Global Case Management

AbbVie
01.2017 - 03.2018

Principal Medical Safety Analyst

AbbVie
09.2009 - 01.2017

Certified School Nurse

Chicago Public Schools
05.2003 - 09.2009

Master of Science - Nursing

University of Illinois at Chicago

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Loyola University 0f Chicago

School Nursing Certification -

University of Illinois at Chicago
Deirdre E Kilgallon