Sara Cook PhD IliaCook Consulting

Sara Cook is an accomplished professional recognized for her expertise in leadership, data strategy, data governance, data science, advanced analytics, and statistics. As Senior Vice President of Data Governance at Citi, she has led the charge in advancing data governance through the application and implementation of Generative AI tools. By leveraging AI-driven technologies, Sara has enhanced data quality, productivity, consistency, and compliance, ensuring a robust and future-ready framework in a heavily regulated industry. With a distinguished career, Sara has crafted and executed strategies to solve critical business challenges, applying design thinking and comprehensive data programs to drive meaningful impact. She has established Data and Analytics Centers of Excellence, harnessing digital capabilities to deliver transformative business value. In the domain of CMC statistics, Sara has been a trusted advisor in biotech and pharma, improving product quality through process, assay, and formulation optimization. She excels in turning big data into actionable insights, employing methodologies like Quality by Design (QbD) and statistical process control to ensure precision and efficiency. Sara's insights and expertise are poised to address regulatory and quality aspects, making her a valuable speaker for conferences focused on the application of AI in biotech and pharma.