Katie O' Brien
External Clinical Supply Quality Specialist, Johnson & Johnson,
Katie is a graduate of the J&J Global Operations Leadership Development (GOLD) Program, a 2.5-year supply chain initiative designed to develop future leaders. Katie joined the program in June 2022, beginning as an External Clinical Supply Quality Analyst in Cork. She then relocated to Belgium, serving as a Transportation Associate, and later as an Integrated Partnership Specialist, before completing the program in November 2024. Following the programs completion, Katie travelled to Singapore to participate in the Changemaker program, a J&J initiative focused on driving positive social impact. Through these diverse experiences, Katie has demonstrated her adaptability, global perspective, and dedication to professional development in STEM fields. Katie holds a BSc in Biomedical Science from University College Cork and Munster Technological University (2021) and a Higher Diploma in Clinical Laboratory Practice from Munster Technological University (2022). During her studies, she earned two J&J WiSTEM2D Scholarships in her third and fourth years and was awarded The Peel Memorial Prize, recognizing her distinguished contributions to university life. Katie currently resides in Belgium, where she works as an External Quality Specialist, applying her global experience to ensure excellence in supply chain operations.
