Elaine Brennan

Elaine Brennan is Executive Director of Global Strategic Partnerships at Northwell Health, where she leads the development of strategic collaborations and innovative programs. She joined Northwell to create the Pharma Ventures group to position Northwell as a leader in clinical research, health outcomes, and digital innovation.

Ms. Brennan also launched Northwell’s International Program, forging alliances with global trade agencies to source international technologies and companies for procurement, research, and investment.

Previously, Ms. Brennan was CEO of Socrates, a healthcare IT firm, where she led the U.S. launch of its platform. She also led Life Sciences for Enterprise Ireland, guiding companies entering the U.S. market with funding and commercialization. She founded Gastroenterology Ireland, linking companies, R&D, and clinical leaders in Ireland and the U.S. to build national expertise and drive innovation.

Her pharmaceutical career at Roche, Bristol Myers Squibb, and AbbVie included marketing, sales, and clinical roles, and launching blockbuster virology products.