Sally Griffin

Study Recruitment Project Manager

Sally Griffin is the Study Recruitment Project Manager at Atlantia Clinical Trials, where she leads recruitment strategy and execution across a broad portfolio of clinical studies. With five years of experience in public health research and project coordination, Sally has built a career focused on improving population health outcomes through effective engagement and communication.

Sally oversees recruitment timelines and budgets, works closely with healthcare professionals and community groups, and supports protocol development with a strong understanding of participant needs. Her background in research, health promotion, and stakeholder engagement allows her to manage complex recruitment campaigns that meet study goals.

Sally is committed to evidence-based approaches and brings experience from both academic and applied public health roles, including collaborations with national organisations and healthcare partners.

Total Years of Experience: 5+ years in public health and clinical research.

Awards & recognition: Received a grade of a Second Class Honours from the BSc in Public Health Science.

Career Journey: Sally began her career as a Research Assistant at University College Cork and Safefood in Cork, managing participant recruitment, data collection, and supporting research dissemination. She went on to serve as National Information Policy & Development Officer at MECOPP in Edinburgh, working with Public Health Scotland and the Scottish Government on culturally tailored health resources. She later joined the Royal College of Surgeons Ireland, where she contributed to academic research and evidence reviews. Her experience in both grassroots engagement and national-level projects has equipped her with a comprehensive understanding of recruitment and communication in health studies.

Collaborations: Collaborated with Public Health Scotland, Scottish Government, and MECOPP.

Key Contributions: Designed recruitment campaigns, developed ethical submission materials, and built partnerships to grow volunteer pools. Coordinated multidisciplinary teams to deliver timely and effective recruitment outcomes.

As Study Recruitment Project Manager at Atlantia Clinical Trials, Sally leads recruitment planning and delivery across all clinical studies. She manages timelines and budgets, guides the recruitment team, and ensures consistent communication with sponsors. Her role bridges recruitment execution and protocol development, bringing operational insight and participant focus to each stage of study planning.

Key Responsibilities:

Manage recruitment timelines and budgets
Plan resources and lead recruitment team operations
Liaise with healthcare professionals, charities, and communities
Develop recruitment materials for ethics submissions
Present strategy at Site Initiation Visits and communicate with sponsors
Represent Atlantia at public events and organize outreach drives
Oversee recruitment platform development and performance tracking
Collaborate with Marketing to build digital strategies and manage campaigns
Execute PR activities and communication plans to build brand trust and participant engagement

Sally Griffin

Study Recruitment Project Manager

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