Anne Marie Cairns

Anne Marie Cairns has extensive experience in the clinical and medical affairs sector, currently serving as Chief Clinical Officer and Vice President of Clinical & Medical Affairs at Optos since February 2007. In this role, Anne Marie leads global clinical trials and medical affairs initiatives, focusing on strategy formulation for clinical research, product market development, and regulatory compliance within the international medical ophthalmology field. Previously, at Roche from 1998 to February 2007, Anne Marie held several positions, including Global Studies Leader, where exceptional leadership was provided for global regulatory clinical studies. Earlier, at Boehringer Mannheim from 1990 to 1998, Anne Marie worked as a Clinical Research Associate and Medical Information Scientist, primarily in oncology and cardiology studies. Anne Marie's educational background includes a BSc Hons in Biochemistry from The Open University and further specialization in Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry at Heriot-Watt University.