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Sarah O'Donovan
Quality Assurance Coordinator
Sarah O’Donovan is the Quality Assurance Coordinator at Atlantia Clinical Trials. Since joining Atlantia in 2022, she has developed a strong background in quality assurance, compliance, and clinical research operations. Starting her career in the operations department, she was directly involved in trial conduct and data gathering before transitioning to the quality assurance team.
Sarah ensures compliance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines, regulatory standards, and internal quality processes. She specializes in auditing, risk assessment, document control, and process improvement.
Her work focuses on maintaining high-quality standards across trials by collaborating with sponsors, third-party service providers, and regulatory bodies. Passionate about continuous development, Sarah also contributes to staff training and QMS maintenance, ensuring all processes align with industry regulations.
Background & Credentials
Education & Training
- MSc in Nutrition & Health Analytics, Munster Technological University
- BSc in Nutrition & Health Science, Munster Technological University
- EQF Level 4 Personal Trainer
- EQF Level 3 Group Instruction
- EQF Level 3 Fitness Instruction
Expertise & Specialization
- Quality Assurance & Compliance
- Document Control & Risk Assessment
- Internal & External Auditing
- Quality Management Systems (QMS)
- Staff Training & Continuous Improvement
Certifications
- Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt
- GDPR Fundamentals
- ICH Good Clinical Practice (GCP)
- Health and Safety
Years of Experience
- 3 years in clinical research at Atlantia Clinical Trials
- 1 year as a PT/Nutritionist
Experience
Total Years of Experience: 3 years in clinical research.
Career Journey: Sarah joined Atlantia Clinical Trials in March of 2022 as a Clinical Trial Assistant (CTA), where she was involved in study conduct and data collection. She was promoted to Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) in June 2023 before advancing to Quality Assurance Coordinator in November 2023. This transition allowed her to shift from direct trial operation to overseeing compliance, documentation, and quality assurance processes.
Key Contributions: Ensuring adherence to GCP guidelines, leading document control efforts, facilitating internal and external audits, an overseeing risk management and compliance measures.
Collaborations: Worked with third-party service providers (e.g. laboratories), support companies (e.g., Nostra, DPO), sponsors, and external auditors to ensure quality and compliance.
Role in the Company
- As the Quality Assurance Coordinator at Atlantia Clinical Trials, Sarah is responsible for maintaining compliance with industry regulations, overseeing the Quality Management System (QMS), and managing regulatory documentation, policies, and standard operating procedures (SOPs). She leads internal audits, facilitates external audits, and ensures that quality control measures align with international standards.
- Key Projects worked on: Sarah has contributed to multiple clinical trials, ensuring operational excellence and regulatory compliance across a variety of therapeutic areas, including cognition, gut health, metabolic health, and IBS.