Helen Weir
- Chief Operating Officer
- University of Queensland
Helen began her professional career in human resources until a serendipitous role with the University of Queensland’s Brain Institute (QBI) sparked her passion for research. In her 12 years with QBI, Helen held significant leadership roles, including the Institute Manager (2008-2015) and Deputy Director for Operations (2015-2018). During her time, she significantly contributed to the meteoric growth of the Institute. In 2018 Helen took on the role of Director of Faculty Services for the Health Faculty at the Queensland University of Technology. She provided strategic and operational leadership for more than 100 professional and technical staff delivering services to more than 10,000 students and a 500-strong academic community. In 2021, Helen joined Health Translation Queensland as Operations Director, welcoming the challenge of making the business of translational research easier across the broader industry. Helen holds a Bachelor of Business in Human Resources and a Master’s in Management. Helen graduated from the Australian Institute of Company Director’s in 2023.
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