Sarah Kirby
About Sarah Kirby
Sarah Kirby is a Clinical Research Manager at BeiGene in Melbourne, Australia, with over 20 years of experience in clinical research and management.
Current Role at BeiGene
Sarah Kirby is currently employed at BeiGene as a Clinical Research Manager. Based in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, she transitioned to this role in 2020. In this position, she oversees clinical research projects, ensuring their smooth execution and compliance with regulatory standards.
Professional Experience at BeiGene
Before becoming the Clinical Research Manager at BeiGene in 2020, Sarah Kirby served as a Principal CRA at the same company from 2018 to 2020. During this time, she contributed significantly to the company's clinical research activities, supervising clinical trials and ensuring adherence to rigorous protocols.
Previous Positions in Clinical Research
Sarah Kirby has a robust background in clinical research with extensive experience working in Melbourne, Australia. Prior to her roles at BeiGene, she held several notable positions: Senior Site Manager at Janssen Inc. (2017-2018), Senior CRA at AbbVie (2015-2017), Senior CRA at inVentiv Health Commercial (2014-2015), and Senior CRA at The Royal Melbourne Hospital & NorthWestern Mental Health in 2014. Her early career included a decade-long tenure at Novo Nordisk, where she progressed from CRA (2001-2004) to Senior CRA (2004-2014).
Educational Background
Sarah Kirby holds a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Pharmacology and Biochemistry from the University of Sydney. She completed her studies there between 1995 and 1997. Her educational foundation in these scientific disciplines has underpinned her successful career in clinical research and management.
Years of Experience in Clinical Research
Sarah Kirby brings over 20 years of experience in clinical research and management to her current role. She started her career at Polartechnics Limited in Sydney as a CRA from 1998 to 2001. Since then, she has accumulated a wealth of knowledge and expertise across various roles, enhancing her strategic, operational, and supervisory skills in clinical research.