Kelly Shart
About Kelly Shart
Kelly Shart is the Director of Data Science and Operational Excellence at BeiGene in the United States, with a career spanning roles at Quintiles, Amgen, Medtronic Vascular, and Matrix Pharmaceuticals, and a degree in Biochemistry from California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo.
Education and Qualifications
Kelly Shart studied at California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo, where she majored in Biochemistry. She earned her Bachelor of Science (BS) degree from the institution, completing her studies from 1989 to 1993. Her academic background laid the foundational knowledge necessary for her later roles in data science, clinical data management, and operational excellence.
Professional Background
Kelly Shart is currently working as the Director of Data Science and Operational Excellence at BeiGene in the United States. Previously, she held the position of Associate Director System and Standard at BeiGene from 2018 to 2020. Her extensive career includes significant roles such as Senior Manager, Clinical Data Management at Amgen from 2012 to 2018, and Manager, Clinical Data Management at Amgen from 2007 to 2012. She also served as Senior Clinical Data Associate at Amgen from 2005 to 2007 and again from 1998 to 2003.
Former Positions
Kelly's career includes a tenure as Senior Data Coordinator at Medtronic Vascular for seven months in 2005, and as Clinical Data Specialist at Matrix Pharmaceuticals A/S for ten months in 1998. Early in her career, she worked at Quintiles as Clinical Data Associate from 1996 to 1997. These roles highlight her extensive experience in various aspects of clinical data management, enhancing her qualifications in the field.
Roles and Responsibilities
In her current role at BeiGene, Kelly Shart leads the development of training programs for Biostatistics and Data Science teams and implements quality assurance protocols to ensure inspection readiness for Data Management and Programming departments. She specializes in leading cross-functional teams to develop and improve systems and processes. Additionally, she oversees department filing and inspection readiness activities and manages a team of multiple direct reports.