A Biochemist by training, Orla has spent her career specializing in healthcare public relations with a focus on pharmaceutical brands. She has developed and implemented strategic corporate reputation and consumer education programs for clients in the vaccines, advocacy, pharmaceutical and device sectors. At present she is the Novartis Strategic Communications Client Lead for Omnicom and leads a global integrated team across agencies. Based in Dublin she has lived on both sides of the Atlantic Ocean and is looking forward to getting back to travelling for pleasure in 2022.