Joanne North
About Joanne North
Joanne North is the Director of Clinical Quality Analytics at Bristol Myers Squibb, with extensive experience in clinical quality and data analytics across multiple sectors.
Current Role at Bristol Myers Squibb
Joanne North is currently the Director of Clinical Quality Analytics at Bristol Myers Squibb, based in Hillingdon, England, United Kingdom. In this role, she oversees the quality analytics of clinical trials, ensuring compliance and integrity in the clinical data. Her expertise in clinical quality analytics is instrumental in advancing the company's clinical operations.
Previous Role at Johnson & Johnson
From 2017 to 2021, Joanne North served as the Analytics Lead, Metrics, Reporting, and Analytics, BioResearch Quality, and Compliance at Johnson & Johnson. During her tenure in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, she led initiatives in bio-research quality and compliance, emphasizing the importance of data-driven decisions in clinical research and quality assurance.
Long-Term Career at GSK
Joanne North had a distinguished career at GSK, spanning several roles over many years. Notable positions include Head of Quality Data Analytics and Systems, Clinical Quality Assurance (2014-2017), and Senior Director of Vaccines Clinical QA, Emerging Markets R&D, and Clinical QA Systems (2012-2014). She was also the Director Asia Pacific Clinical Quality Assurance (2009-2012). Her work significantly contributed to GSK's clinical compliance and quality assurance programs.
Early Career and Education
Joanne North began her career as a Research Assistant at the Royal Free Hospital School of Medicine from 1987 to 1991 before transitioning to the role of Data Manager at Parexel International. She holds a BSc Hons in Biochemistry, laying the foundation for her extensive career in clinical data management and quality assurance.
Industry Contributions and Publications
Joanne North has made significant contributions to the field of clinical quality analytics. She has presented at conferences like Clinical Trials Europe, Research Quality Assurance, China DIA, and Chief Data Officer conferences. In January 2020, she published an article in QASAR magazine, which was honored as the Star article for the year. Her work in developing novel concepts of data analytics, tools, and methodologies has been recognized across the industry.