Declan Garvey
About Declan Garvey
Declan Garvey is the Director of IT at Alkermes in Athlone, Leinster, Ireland, with extensive experience in process automation and computer system validation.
Current Role at Alkermes
Declan Garvey currently holds the position of Director of IT at Alkermes in Athlone, Leinster, Ireland. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the company's IT strategy and operations, ensuring that all technological systems and infrastructures run efficiently and meet the business needs.
Career Progression at Alkermes
Declan Garvey has held multiple positions at Alkermes. He served as Associate Director IT from 2017 to 2019, significantly contributing to the company's IT strategy. Prior to that, he worked as IT Manager from 2014 to 2017, managing various IT projects and systems. He began his journey at Alkermes as an IT Project Manager in 2014, a role he held for seven months before advancing to more senior positions.
Previous Employment at Pfizer
Before joining Alkermes, Declan Garvey worked at Pfizer in various roles. From 2011 to 2013, he was the MES (Manufacturing Execution Systems) Lead in Grange Castle, where he specialized in manufacturing systems. He also served as Aseptic Expansion Project Automation Lead in Dun Laoghaire from 2004 to 2011, overseeing automation projects.
Education Background
Declan Garvey studied at UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School, achieving qualifications in Organisational Renewal & Transformation, and Strategy Innovation & Change in 2015. Additionally, he studied at the University of Cambridge from 1992 to 1998, gaining a solid foundation for his career in IT and automation.
Skills and Expertise
Declan Garvey brings extensive experience in process automation and computer system validation to his roles. He is skilled in managing vendor and client relationships, negotiations, and is an expert in change management and process automation. He has a strong background in MES (Manufacturing Execution Systems) and serialisation, further enhancing his ability to manage complex IT projects and operations.