Brendan Woods

Galvanizer
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Software Development Manager at Almac Group

Belfast Metropolitan Area, United Kingdom

Overview

As Group Head of IT Delivery at Almac Group, Brendan drives digital transformation within the pharmaceutical industry. He leads global teams to deliver innovative IT solutions, leveraging cutting-edge technology like AI to bridge the gap between business needs and technological advancements. Colleagues describe him as a visionary leader.

Outside of his primary role, Brendan is a supportive member of his professional and personal community. He actively uses his platform to acknowledge the work of others and promote initiatives and services from individuals within his network, showing a passion for mutual success.

After almost 22 years at Almac, he recently participated in his first-ever company hackathon, focused on generating AI solutions.

Personality Overview

Socially Adept

Pragmatic

Self-Assured

They are charming and have the ability to align others behind their decisions.  They respond better to a combination of speed and relationship. They like to keep things under control.

Topics They Care About

AI in Life Sciences
Actively exploring how AI and GenAI can genuinely advance the life sciences industry, highlighted by recent collaborations with Microsoft and internal company-wide adoption initiatives.
Responsible AI
Holds a certification in Responsible AI Leadership and emphasizes his company's commitment to the ethical and responsible adoption of new AI technologies.
Digital Transformation
His career is centered on driving impactful digital change in the pharmaceutical sector, using technology to enhance data analytics and solve complex operational challenges.

Media Appearances

Meet the innovator: Brendan Woods, Almac Group. Featured in ICONS Festival

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Work History

2-2005 - 12-2006
Software Development Manager at Almac Group
5-2004 - 1-2014
Global Head of Software Development at Almac Group
5-2004 - 2-2005
Software Development Team Leader at Almac Group
3-2003 - 5-2004
Project/Development Manager at Datacare Software Group
5-2002
Group Head of IT Systems Delivery at Almac Group

Education

Education details unavailable from Ulster University
1988 - 1990
Education details unavailable from St. Patrick's Academy Dungannon

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Exp : 10 Location : Belfast Metropolitan Area, United Kingdom Job Level : Mid-senior Designation : Software Development Manager at Almac Group
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Insights For Selling To Brendan

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Focus on building a relationship, it can play a key role in their decision making
  • Find ways to push them a little if they don’t start giving a clear yes or no in due course
  • Present testimonials from existing customers about their experience with your product

DONT's

  • Do not come across as negative or non-supportive, work with them as a partner
  • Don’t make promises that are hard to keep
  • Don’t rely too much on what they promise, make your own deductions

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Brendan is

  • Relationship and product conviction matter equally, followed by a sense of achievement.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Brendan

  • If they are not convinced, they will say no albeit in a friendly manner.


Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Brendan move?

  • They can make decisions quickly if they develop trust in you and conviction in the product.
  • Can Brendan take some risk or not?

  • They can take risks if necessary.

You And Brendan

Personality Compatibility


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