Experience

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  Respironics respiratory drug delivery (uk) ltd

  Jul 2002 - Nov 2008

  ResponsibilitiesTo ensure study plans, protocols and processes for regulatory studies are in accordance with GLP; to provide effective planning and co-ordination of laboratory group workflow on a day to day basis within a medical device research and development department for a leading global healthcare company.Achievements• Successfully developed and implemented new quality assurance processes to Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) Regulations 1999.• Hosted audits of the laboratory department by external parties for GLP compliance.• Attended and oversaw the transfer of product release testing program for the I-neb AAD system from the UK to an affiliate site at Wallingford, Connecticut, USA.• Oversaw the transfer and setting up of laboratories during the company site move from Bognor Regis to Tangmere, West Sussex.• Lead medical device verification projects for 510(k) premarket notification application for the Sidestream Plus breath-enhanced jet nebuliser. Show less Carrying out research and development studies on inhaled drug delivery systems for internal and external clients to the appropriate quality standards and within the project time-scale agreed with the internal and external clients.Achievements• Lead medical device verification projects for 510(k) premarket notification application for the Ventstream Pro Jet Nebuliser. • Developed analytical processes to meet internal and international method validation requirements to support QC, R&D and Manufacturing activity, e.g. HPLC, particle size analysis. • Authored and presented research posters at international conferences, such as American Thoracic Society, European Respiratory Society, Aerosol Society.• Provided expert advice on aerosol generating device technology and experimental methods with the internal and external clients. Show less

  • Laboratory Supervisor

    Jul 2005 - Nov 2008

  • Laboratory Scientist

    Jul 2002 - Jul 2005
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  Pfizer

  Nov 2008 - Oct 2013

  Quality specialist

  ResponsibilitiesTo provide quality assurance expertise for the improvement and implementation of quality systems and compliance in accordance with corporate and regulatory requirements, e.g. FDA and MHRA, within a centre of excellence for packaging of biologic drugs and vaccines, and cold chain distribution to over 120 destinations around the world.Achievements• Successfully trained out the introduction of a new SAP module site wide to 90 employees.• Developed site investigation and CAPA processes and related training program.• Developed and introduced methods of analysis for site metrics to visualise key performance indicators; oversaw the monitoring and evaluation of GMP compliance within the Quality Assurance department.• Successfully refined a packaging process yielding a cost saving of £60,000, whilst on a secondment to the Packaging Business Process & Compliance Group.• Lead and facilitated cross-functional teams in root cause analysis of packaging line process deviations resulting in either resolution of packaging line output or process improvement.• Lead and facilitated cross-functional risk assessments following ICH Q9 Quality Risk Management e.g. FMEA, HACCP. Show less

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  Virgin media

  May 2014 - Oct 2016

  Change analyst
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  Crossroads counselling

  Aug 2016 - Apr 2021

  • Clinical Lead

    Jul 2020 - Apr 2021

  • Volunteer Counsellor

    Aug 2016 - Jun 2020
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  Ericsson

  Nov 2016 - Apr 2017

  Change analyst
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  Priory group

  Jan 2017 - Aug 2019

  Addiction Therapist at Rhodes Recovery secondary addiction care service.

  • Addiction Therapist

    Sept 2018 - Aug 2019

  • Addiction Therapist

    Aug 2017 - Sept 2018

  • Addiction Therapist (Placement)

    Jan 2017 - Jul 2017
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  Odyssey psychotherapy

  Jun 2017 - now

  Psychotherapist and counsellor

  I am a UKCP registered psychosynthesis psychotherapist and counsellor, working in private practice. I offer a space for self-development and also self-exploration. I offer face-to-face psychotherapy, counselling, and support groups for men. I also offer appointment sessions on-line.

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  The institute of psychosynthesis

  Oct 2021 - Sept 2023

  Course tutor/studies advisor
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  City and east london bereavement service

  Nov 2021 - Apr 2022

  Interim clinical lead