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Claire is our in-house expert in real-world safety management and regulatory compliance. A natural spokesperson, Claire’s work involves paving the way for improved trial outcomes for patients by leveraging advanced technologies, the detection of safety signals, and championing diversity and equality at every opportunity.
From research ethics leadership to real-world safety oversight, explore the experience and expertise that underpin Claire’s work.
Academic foundation in drug safety.
Central Greater Manchester REC.
Peer-reviewed research& white papers.
Healthcare & Innovation Women's Leadership Network
Inclusion & diversity in trials.
NWEH Initiative lead.
Expert in Real – World Clinical Trial Safety, Research Ethics & Women’s Health Equity
Claire Williams is NWEH’s in-house authority on real-world clinical trial safety, research ethics and regulatory compliance. With a master’s-Pharmacovigilance, proving advanced expertise in clinical trial safety and regulatory science. As Head of Pharmacovigilance and Regulatory Services at NWEH, she specialises in the delivery of near real-time safety oversight within pragmatic and electronically enabled clinical trials, helping bridge the gap between traditional pharmacovigilance and modern real-world research methodologies.
As Chair of the Central Greater Manchester Research Ethics Committee, Claire brings independent oversight experience and deep understanding of UK research governance frameworks.
Claire is also Co-Lead role on the NWEH Women’s Health Initiative, and a founding member of the Healthcare & Innovation Women’s Leadership Network, championing improved representation of women in research and addressing systemic barriers that have historically excluded female patients from clinical research.
Claire is a recognised voice beyond NWEH, contributing to MHRA and HRA policy, serving as an expert witness in parliamentary proceedings, and speaking at industry conferences on real -time safety monitoring, and inclusive trial design.
Leads safety oversight and regulatory strategy across large-scale pragmatic and real-world clinical research programmes.
Provides independent ethical oversight of clinical research.
Postgraduate academic training in drug safety science and surveillance methodology.
Deep familiarity with MHRA, and HRA requirements for clinical trial authorisation and ongoing compliance. Collaborated on discussions and pilot activities focused on improving diversity and inclusion within UK clinical research.
Driving organisational strategy to improve female representation and outcomes in clinical research.
Supporting cross-sector collaboration and advocacy to advance women’s health and leadership within healthcare innovation.
Discover articles, white papers, and thought leadership from Claire on advancing safer, more inclusive clinical research.
Claire Williams is known for her work real-world clinical trial safety, research ethics, women’s health equity, and inclusive clinical research design. She specialises in using Electronic Health Records and routine healthcare data to support near real-time safety oversight within pragmatic clinical trials.
Pharmacovigilance is the science of detecting, assessing, understanding and preventing adverse effects associated with medicines and healthcare treatments. It helps identify safety risks during clinical trials and post-marketing use, supporting patient safety, regulatory compliance, and effective healthcare decision-making through the analysis of clinical data, real-world evidence, and safety reporting.
She regularly speaks on clinical trial diversity, patient safety, women’s health research, research ethics, and real-world evidence methodologies.