Claire O’Rourke

Claire O’Rourke is Managing Director of the Greater Manchester Cancer Alliance and, since October 2025, the Greater Manchester Diagnostics Network, bringing together two complementary portfolios focused on improving earlier diagnosis, access, outcomes and experience for patients.

A nurse by background, Claire has worked in the NHS for more than 25 years, predominantly in cancer, beginning her oncology career at The Christie. She joined Greater Manchester Cancer in 2016 and became Managing Director in 2020.
Claire works across the Greater Manchester health and care system, bringing together NHS organisations, clinicians, researchers, industry, the voluntary sector and people affected by cancer to drive innovation and transform cancer and diagnostic services. She is particularly passionate about collaboration, reducing inequalities and translating innovation into meaningful improvements for patients.

Alongside her NHS role, Claire is Chair of Trustees for MOVE Against Cancer, reflecting her commitment to helping people live well during and beyond cancer.