
Darren Keane
Sales Executive
Darren Keane is the Sales Executive at Atlantia Clinical Trials. He joined the team in 2025 and brings over 16 years of combined experience in sales and wellness. Darren built a strong foundation, working over 6 years in dynamic sales environments, gaining first-hand insight into customer engagement and performance-driven results. He added to his scientific knowledge in 2018 by attaining his MSc in Food, Nutrition and Health from University College Dublin (UCD).
Darren spent over a decade working as a Personal Trainer and Wellness Advisor, helping individuals achieve their health goals through tailored fitness and nutrition plans. Since completing his MSc, he has developed an impressive skillset in challenging sales roles with industry leaders in retail and technology. His robust and varied experience provides a strong foundation to help clients and sponsors meet their clinical trial objectives.
Darren’s sales approach focuses on lasting client relationships, combining sharp business acumen with a commitment to deliver high-quality client-focused services.
Background & Credentials
Education & Training
- MSc Food, Nutrition & Health, from University College Dublin
- Level 3 Personal Trainer from The Training Room
- B.A. Business Studies in Marketing, from Munster Technological University
Expertise & Specialization
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Stakeholder Alignment in Clinical Research
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Sales Enablement in Health-Tech and Life Sciences
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Wellness-Driven Business Development
Certifications
- Introductory Data Analytics Certificate from the UCD Professional Academy
- Level 3 Personal Trainer from The Training Room
Years of Experience
- 6 years of experience in Sales and Account Management
- 10 years of experience as a Personal Trainer & Wellness Advisor
Experience
Total Years of Experience: 16 years.
Career Journey: Darren returns to the science arena after gaining significant sales and account management experience across multiple industries. Throughout his career, he has remained committed to supporting health outcomes, and partnering with clients to achieve their organizational goals.
Key Contributions:
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Darren has demonstrated adaptability and performance across diverse sectors, successfully transferring health-focused communication techniques to corporate B2B environments.
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Darren has contributed to multiple wellness initiatives focused on promoting health and lifestyle practices through tailored diet and exercise programs. This has strengthened his ability to engage with sponsors and align to Atlantia’s clinical trials offerings.
Collaborations:
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Darren has partnered with marketing and scientific teams to develop personalized sales pitches and strategies tailored to client-specific clinical research needs.
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He actively engages with internal stakeholders and clients to ensure alignment on project goals, timelines, and expectations.
Role in the Company
- As a Sales Executive, Darren is responsible for driving revenue growth by securing new clients and managing existing client relationships in the clinical trials sector. With a strong background in B2B sales, he works closely with cross-functional teams including marketing and science to deliver customized solutions that meet client needs.
- Darren employs advanced communication and presentation skills and has an established ability to organize himself and other team members to achieve organizational goals.
Key Projects worked on: Darren was part of a specialized team that launched an employee wellness initiative aimed at introducing the fundamentals of health and lifestyle management through diet and exercise methodology. The experience developed his ability to collaborate across departments and communicate the value of health-focused solutions which he now applies when aligning client goals with Atlantia’s capabilities.