Company Profile
Data Driven Associates LLC was formed in 2020 to fill the gap of the 'Data Driven Connector'. People who:
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​Have international pharma and / or medical device supply chain and data analytics experience.
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Are expert implementers ensuring solutions work in practice - not just on paper.
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Know the devil is in the details but can summarize topics for management.
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Are curious, ask great questions, clarify, and connect the dots with data.
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Demonstrate a genuine desire to help others become more productive.
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See regulatory constraints as opportunities to innovate.
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Understand risk but never cut corners.
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Have a GST mindset and get results.
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Never stop learning
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In addition to specific projects, DDA LLC frequently gets asked to fill interim program roles or to team up with other consulting companies (associates) as part of multi-year digital transformation initiatives.
Meet David Finlay
Consultant – Supply Chain, Data & Regulatory Projects
Business Owner, Data Driven Associates LLC
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Born in Ireland. Studied in Germany. Dual citizenship Ireland-US.
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Supply Chain guy by trade ... Data guy by necessity! Worked in industry until 2020 and consulting since.
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Has an MBA, and started a PhD in Information Quality in 2022 , likely ongoing through 2027
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Holds certifications in Supply Chain, (CPIM, DDLP), Business Relationship Management (BRMP), and Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP).
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Subscribes to the idea that people want to do a good job but are enabled or disabled by data quality, IT systems, & functional attitudes to collaboration.
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Spent 16 years working for Siemens, moving countries 3 times.
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Enjoys working cross-functionally and internationally to improve processes.
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Is a sometimes SAP Super User, Trainer, and Test Manager.
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Outside of work and study: collects electronic music, and makes cocktails.