Marianne Savage is an accomplished technology executive and strategic business leader with more than four decades of experience driving innovation, operational excellence, and regulatory compliance across multiple highly regulated industries. With a core specialization in Life Sciences—particularly Drug Safety and Pharmacovigilance (PV)—Marianne has earned distinction as a trusted advisor, subject matter expert, and enterprise software strategist.
Her career spans a wide range of industries, including healthcare, pharmaceuticals, process manufacturing, public safety, and government. Marianne’s work is marked by her ability to translate complex regulatory and business requirements into scalable enterprise solutions. She has successfully led product innovation, go-to-market execution, and global cross-functional initiatives that have transformed technology landscapes for some of the world’s most demanding and regulated markets.
Most recently, Marianne served as Director of Safety Strategy at Oracle Corporation, where she shaped the company’s global safety product strategy and led growth initiatives for a $110 million business unit. In this role, she was instrumental in designing and deploying market-ready cloud solutions that addressed evolving regulatory demands in drug safety. She developed targeted sales enablement programs, mentored teams on complex product lifecycles, and cultivated senior-level customer relationships to drive revenue and ensure adoption of new cloud technologies.
Prior to her director-level tenure, Marianne spent eight years as a Senior Product Manager at Oracle and previously at Phase Forward, where she spearheaded cloud transformation initiatives for legacy systems, led early adopter programs, and managed cross-functional international teams to successfully launch next-generation safety platforms. She also helped modernize and rebrand enterprise databases, leading requirements development, beta testing, and roadmap refinement.
Earlier in her career, Marianne held senior product management roles with Aether, Cerulean, and Marcam, designing mission-critical software for federal and state agencies, public safety departments, and manufacturers in food, beverage, and chemical industries. Her work during this period positioned her as a leader in deploying secure, compliant technology frameworks across broad operational domains.
Marianne holds an MBA from Northeastern University and a BA from the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Her leadership style is grounded in collaboration, purpose-driven execution, and a commitment to results. She has consistently demonstrated an ability to navigate ambiguity, lead complex programs, and deliver measurable business outcomes.
Beyond her corporate career, Marianne is an engaged community member and local government volunteer. She is also a passionate nonfiction writer and co-owner of a working farm, where she blends her strategic mindset with hands-on operations. She brings to every role a unique combination of strategic foresight, technical fluency, and an unwavering dedication to excellence.
Marianne Savage is actively seeking board and advisory opportunities where she can contribute her extensive experience in regulatory technology, business transformation, and operational leadership to help organizations scale, innovate, and thrive in an increasingly complex and digital world.
Character: Marianne is a purpose-driven, collaborative leader who leads with integrity, resilience, and a strong sense of accountability.
Knowledge: She possesses deep subject matter expertise in life sciences technology, drug safety, and enterprise software systems within regulated industries.
Strategic: Marianne excels at aligning business objectives with innovative technology strategies, driving multimillion-dollar growth and regulatory compliance.
Communication: A clear and persuasive communicator, she effectively engages cross-functional teams, senior executives, and clients to drive alignment and adoption.
