Dan Gallagher is a senior commercial leader on Emerald Clinical Executive Team with over 15 years of experience driving business development, operational transformation, and strategic growth for global CROs and emerging biotech service providers. Currently serving as Senior Vice President, Head of Business Development and Acting Chief Commercial Officer at Emerald Clinical, Dan leads a global commercial organization spanning business development, contracts & proposals, and marketing to maximize the effectiveness of clinical development solutions for Emerald Clinical clients.

Dan holds an MBA from the University of North Carolina Wilmington and has completed advanced training in clinical research and trial execution. A former NCAA Division I All-American swimmer and U.S. Olympic Trials finalist, he brings a competitive, results-driven mindset to every challenge.