Caoimhe Beirne
About Caoimhe Beirne
Current Position at Alkermes
Caoimhe Beirne currently holds the position of Validation Rotational Graduate at Alkermes, located in Athlone, County Roscommon, Ireland. She is part of the Validation Department, contributing to the company's pharmaceutical validation processes and ensuring compliance with industry standards.
Previous Roles at Alkermes
Caoimhe Beirne has accumulated significant experience at Alkermes through various rotational graduate roles. She worked in the EHSS (Environmental Health, Safety, and Security) Department for 7 months in 2021. Prior to that, she spent 7 months in the Process Development Department from 2020 to 2021. These roles have provided her with extensive exposure to different facets of pharmaceutical operations and development.
Academic Background
Caoimhe Beirne pursued her academic studies at Griffith College Dublin, where she completed a Postgraduate Course (Level 9) in Clinical Trial Management and Regulatory Landscapes for the Life Science Sector in 2021 over 11 months. She also holds a Bachelor's degree (Hons) in Medicinal Chemistry from Trinity College Dublin, which she obtained after studying there from 2016 to 2020. Her early education was completed at St. Joseph's Secondary School, Summerhill, where she achieved her Leaving Certificate between 2010 and 2016.
Research and Internships
Caoimhe Beirne has engaged in various research and internship roles prior to her current position. She was an Undergraduate Researcher at Trinity College Dublin for 3 months in 2019, where she completed a 12-week research project on the development of boronic acid functionalised Tröger’s Base scaffolds within the Gunnlaugsson group. Additionally, she served as a Lead Generation Agent at the International Data Group (IDG) for 3 months in 2019.
Early Career Experience
Caoimhe Beirne also brings a blend of early career experience from different fields. She worked as a Pharmacy Assistant at Cooneys Pharmacy in County Westmeath, Ireland, for 4 years from 2015 to 2019. This role allowed her to gain practical knowledge in the pharmaceutical retail sector, further complementing her formal education and specialized roles in the pharmaceutical industry.