John Speakman
About John Speakman
John Speakman is the Assistant Vice President at NYU Langone Health, with extensive experience in research information technology and cancer informatics.
Title and Current Role
John Speakman is currently the Assistant Vice President at NYU Langone Health. He has been in this role since 2020, operating within the New York City Metropolitan Area. In this position, he leads the transformation efforts of information technology enablement to support the research mission at NYU Langone Medical Center.
Previous Positions and Experience
John Speakman has accumulated extensive experience through various roles. Before his current position, he was the Senior Director of Research Information Technology at NYU Langone Health from 2012 to 2020. He also served at the National Cancer Institute, where he held roles as Deputy CIO, Scientific Programs from 2010 to 2012, and Associate Director, Clinical Products and Programs, Center for Biomedical Informatics and IT from 2006 to 2010. His early career included a significant role as Director of Clinical Research Informatics at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center from 1991 to 2006.
Education and Expertise
John Speakman holds a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) from New York University, which he completed between 2015 and 2017. He earned his Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science and Psychology from Keele University, studying from 1981 to 1985. His educational background strengthens his deep understanding of biomedicine, information technology, and their related regulatory environments.
Contributions to Technology and Research
Throughout his career, John Speakman has played pivotal roles in industry innovations. At Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, he directed the design of an enterprise-wide clinical trials system that continues to be in use. At the National Cancer Institute, he directed nationwide cancer informatics programs, representing NCI’s informatics strategy at significant national and international meetings.
Professional Affiliations
John Speakman is actively involved in the professional community as a Board Member of the Clinical Data Interchange Standards Consortium (CDISC). This role underlines his commitment to advancing data standards and interoperability within clinical research.