Laura Savard
About Laura Savard
Laura Savard is the Director of Medical Coding at BeiGene, with extensive experience in global dictionary management and medical coding.
Professional Background
Laura Savard is currently the Director, Medical Coding at BeiGene. Her extensive career in medical coding includes significant roles at ARIAD Pharmaceuticals, Inc., where she served as Director, Medical Coding from 2016 to 2017 and as Associate Director Global Dictionary Management & Medical Coding from 2012 to 2016. Prior to ARIAD, she held a long-term position at Theorem Clinical Research as Associate Director Global Dictionary Management and Coding from 1991 to 2012, based in King of Prussia, PA.
Education and Expertise
Laura Savard obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing from Villanova University, graduating in 1980. Her educational background in nursing provides her with a strong foundation in medical sciences, complementing her expertise in medical coding. Throughout her career, she has developed specialized skills in creating harmonized global coding processes, managing multiple studies, and customizing MedDRA Queries for signal detection in collaboration with Pharmacovigilance teams.
Career Achievements
Laura Savard has numerous career accomplishments, including the successful launch of a marketing campaign to secure standalone coding contracts and the transition of outsourced coding to an in-house model. Additionally, she has managed over 50 concomitant studies with various EDC vendors, showcasing her ability to handle complex projects efficiently. Her contributions to the field also include developing Customized MedDRA Queries for signal detection.
Industry Contributions and Panel Participation
Laura Savard is an active contributor to her industry, participating as a speaker at several user group conferences. She has also served on expert panels and advisory committees for MedDRA and WHODrug, sharing her knowledge and insights with peers. Her involvement in these capacities underscores her expertise and commitment to advancing the field of medical coding.