Tom Kiersey
About Tom Kiersey
Tom Kiersey is a Business Development Representative with extensive experience in the food and agri-business sector and a strong background in business development and data management. He currently works at Castor, where he focuses on improving data quality and accessibility in decentralized clinical trials.
Current Role at Castor
Tom Kiersey currently serves as a Business Development Representative at Castor, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he focuses on expanding the company's reach in the field of decentralized clinical trials. His work emphasizes improving data quality and accessibility in medical research, contributing to the advancement of cloud-based software solutions for researchers globally.
Previous Experience in Business Development
Prior to his role at Castor, Tom Kiersey worked as a Business Development Executive at Enterprise Ireland from 2017 to 2019. During this two-year tenure in Dublin, Ireland, he gained valuable experience in business development strategies. He also served as an Account Manager at FoodCloud from 2019 to 2021, where he continued to build on his expertise in managing client relationships and driving business growth.
Educational Background
Tom Kiersey has a diverse educational background. He achieved a Bachelor's degree in Food and Agri-Business Management from University College Dublin, studying from 2012 to 2016. He also holds a Master’s Degree in Business Economics from University College Cork, which he completed in 2017. Earlier, he earned a Bachelor's degree in Food and Agri-Business Management from Kansas State University in 2014, and he completed his high school education at Waterpark College, Waterford, from 2006 to 2012.
Experience in Quality Control and Sales
Tom Kiersey began his career in the food industry with roles at Dawn Meats in 2015. He worked as a Sales Associate for three months in the Tours Area, France, and as a Quality Control and Production Assistant for two months in Carrolls Cross, Co. Waterford. Additionally, he served as a Research Assistant at the Irish Co-operative Organisation Society for two months in Dublin, Ireland, in the same year.
Contributions to Medical Research Data Solutions
At Castor, Tom Kiersey has been part of a team that is focused on revolutionizing data capture for researchers worldwide. He has contributed to the development of Castor Electronic Data Capture (EDC), which aims to enhance the reusability of medical research data. His specialization in decentralized clinical trials plays a crucial role in improving the overall quality and accessibility of data in the medical research field.