Darcy Bowman

Examiner
DISC Type : cs

Director and Head of Health and Life Sciences, Dublin at FleishmanHillard

Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland

Overview

Darcy leads Health and Life Sciences at FleishmanHillard in Dublin, specializing in pharmaceutical communications. His career includes directing communications at Gilead Sciences for oncology, CAR T-cell therapy, and global liver disease initiatives. He is described by peers as focused, creative, and a highly capable scientist.

Darcy is passionate about fostering inclusion within the biotech industry. He is actively involved with OUTbio Ireland, a networking group for LGBTQ+ professionals and their allies, often promoting events and discussions that support the community.

He once led a global public affairs initiative at Gilead focused on the elimination of viral hepatitis as a public health threat.

Personality Overview

Overcautious

Unexpressive

Late Adopter

The only way to convince them is by showing them examples and ample proof.  They are heavily focused on quality and prefer doing things the right way, even if it takes time. They do not like taking risks at all and go for proven options in the end.

Topics They Care About

Pharmaceutical Comms
He advises global and local pharmaceutical clients on corporate, disease awareness, and internal communications, drawing from extensive experience at Gilead Sciences.
Public Health Advocacy
Previously led global communications at Gilead with a specific focus on eliminating viral hepatitis as a public health threat, showing a passion for large-scale health initiatives.
LGBTQ+ in Biotech
Actively promotes and participates in OUTbio Ireland, a networking group for LGBTQ+ professionals and allies in the biopharma space.

Media Appearances

Darcy has no verified media appearances

Work History

5-2025
Director and Head of Health and Life Sciences, Dublin at FleishmanHillard
1-2021 - 5-2025
Director, Public Affairs, UK & Ireland at Gilead Sciences
1-2020 - 12-2020
Director, Global Liver Disease Public Affairs at Gilead Sciences
1-2019 - 12-2019
Associate Director, EMEA Liver Disease Public Affairs at Gilead Sciences
8-2015 - 12-2018
Associate Director at BCW Global

Education

9-2022 - 9-2024
MSc from Dublin City University
2008 - 2011
BSc from UCL

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Insights For Selling To Darcy

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Expect them to be vague in response to your questions, ask firmly and pointedly
  • Ask them which other stakeholders would be important for this purchase decision
  • Be firm in your communication and stay in control

DONT's

  • Avoid getting into storytelling mode, especially when they ask specific questions
  • Don't rely on relationship building even if they act pleasantly
  • Don't use phrases like 'do not worry', 'i promise' etc.

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Darcy is

  • Low-risk, adoption by others are very important to them, followed by confidence in ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Darcy

  • They are unlikely to say no, it's better to stop yourself once you have exhausted all the options.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Darcy move?

  • They do not like to rush and therefore can be quite slow in their decision-making.
  • Can Darcy take some risk or not?

  • They have little risk-appetite and prefer to take measured decisions.

You And Darcy

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