Melanie Adams MSD

Melanie Adams, Associate Director, Knowledge Management Center of Excellence, MSD Knowledge Management Expert | Innovation Coach | Scientist | Dyslexic Thinker Passionate about fostering innovation and excellence, I serve as an Associate Director at MSD Pharmaceuticals, leading the deployment and design of KM strategies as a member of the Knowledge Management Center of Excellence. With a strong background in developing and implementing robust KM practices, I am dedicated to driving productivity, compliance, and continuous improvement across our global teams. 🎓 Achieved a BSc from Maynooth University, First Class Honours in UCC’s Leadership Development Higher Diploma, and currently working on my MBA in Leadership in Life Sciences with TU Dublin, all equipping me with advanced leadership skills and strategic insights. 🚀 PGS Innovation Coach: Trained to facilitate dynamic innovation sessions remotely and on-site, enabling teams to harness their creative potential and solve complex challenges. 💡 Knowledge Management Lead: At Pfizer Grange Castle, I embedded KM practices within all teams, ensuring seamless integration of innovative solutions and digital technologies. 🔬 Technical Expertise: Providing leadership to the product testing team, I have experience overseeing analytical results approval, leading investigations, and ensuring compliance with stringent quality systems. 🤝 Collaborative Leader: I work closely with digital teams to develop new KM solutions, support manufacturing sites, and contribute to technical work in validation and troubleshooting. 🌍 Global Impact: From leading site-level and network-level innovation sessions to participating in international forums and authoring industry guidelines, I am committed to advancing the field of Knowledge Management.