Sinead Kelliher
About Sinead Kelliher
Sinead Kelliher is the Director of Learning and Development at Alkermes in Ireland, with over 20 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry focusing on learning and development.
Professional Background in Learning and Development
Sinead Kelliher currently serves as the Director of Learning and Development at Alkermes in Ireland. She has been with the company in various roles since 2005. Before moving to her current position, she served as Associate Director of Learning & Development from 2020 to 2023, and as Learning and Development Manager from 2005 to 2020. Sinead has over 20 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, focusing extensively on learning and development. She specializes in workshop design, facilitation, mediation, and coaching, consistently advocating for employee engagement in organizational development.
Experience at Alkermes
Sinead Kelliher has been part of Alkermes for nearly two decades, holding multiple key positions. Between 2020 and 2023, she was the Associate Director of Learning & Development. Prior to that, she managed the Learning and Development department from 2005 to 2020. Her current role as Director of Learning and Development showcases her commitment and expertise in advancing the skills and capabilities of the workforce in the pharmaceutical sector.
Previous Roles in Pharmaceutical Staffing and Recruitment
Before joining Alkermes, Sinead Kelliher gained valuable experience in recruitment and staffing in the pharmaceutical industry. She worked as a Recruiter at Elan Pharmaceuticals in Athlone from 2004 to 2005, and as a Staffing Specialist at Wyeth Biopharma in Dublin between 2002 and 2004. Earlier in her career, she was a Senior Recruiter at CPL from 1999 to 2002. These roles have provided her with a strong background in recruiting within multinational environments across various disciplines and levels.
Educational Background and Certifications
Sinead Kelliher has a solid educational foundation in human resources and organizational development. She earned an MSc in HR & Training from the University of Leicester from 2007 to 2009. Additionally, she holds multiple certifications including the CIPD Advanced Award in Organisational Development & Design, an Advanced Level Development Programme in the Psychology of Management from CIPD, a Certificate in Mediation from Baker, Tilly, Ryan Glennon, and a Certificate in Life and Business Coaching from the Irish Lifecoach Institute. These qualifications underpin her extensive experience and expertise in the field.
Specializations and Areas of Expertise
Sinead Kelliher specializes in designing and facilitating workshops, mediation, and coaching within the pharmaceutical industry. She is passionate about creating interventions that encourage changes in behaviors and mindsets. Her work consistently emphasizes the importance of employee engagement and organizational development. Her comprehensive experience across recruitment, learning, and development makes her an impactful leader in her field.