Dany Ward
About Dany Ward
Dany Ward serves as the Director of Pharmacovigilance and Safety Operations at AlloVir, bringing extensive experience from previous roles in pharmacovigilance at Alexion Pharmaceuticals. Ward holds a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Syracuse University and a Master's Degree in Health Professions from Saint Francis University.
Current Role at AlloVir
Dany Ward serves as the Director of Pharmacovigilance and Safety Operations at AlloVir, a position held since 2020. In this role, Ward is responsible for overseeing the safety operations related to drug development and monitoring. The focus is on ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and maintaining the safety of pharmaceutical products. AlloVir is located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, where Ward contributes to the company's mission of advancing innovative therapies.
Previous Experience at Alexion Pharmaceuticals
Prior to joining AlloVir, Dany Ward worked at Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. for several years in various roles. Ward's tenure included positions such as Associate Director, Global Drug Safety Operations Lead from 2018 to 2020, and Global Pharmacovigilance Safety Scientist from 2016 to 2018. Ward also served as a Pharmacovigilance Analyst III and Senior Manager, Global Pharmacovigilance Safety Scientist during this time. These roles involved critical responsibilities in drug safety and regulatory compliance.
Educational Background
Dany Ward earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Biology from Syracuse University, studying from 1984 to 1989. Ward furthered education by obtaining a Master’s Degree in Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences from Saint Francis University between 2014 and 2016. Additionally, Ward holds a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Nursing from Southern Connecticut State University. This diverse educational background supports expertise in pharmacovigilance and safety operations.
Early Career Experience
Before specializing in pharmacovigilance, Dany Ward gained experience in various roles. Ward worked as a Research Analyst for the State of Connecticut's Department of Policy Management from 2007 to 2010. Additionally, Ward served as an Oncology Nurse at The Hospital of Central Connecticut for one year from 2011 to 2012. These positions provided foundational knowledge in healthcare and research methodologies.