Experience

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  University of leicester

  Jun 2007 - Aug 2007

  Research assistant

  Research Project in the laboratory of Dr Bernard Rawlings focusing on the production, isolation and structural characterisation of novel polyene analogues from the amphotericin producer Streptomyces nodosus. Worked on derivatization via methylation to facilitate purification by silica HPLC.

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  Pfizer inc

  Sept 2007 - Aug 2008

  Industrial trainee

  Industrial placement in Discovery Chemistry within the Antiviral Exploratory Group.Worked on a variety of projects introducing me to a full range of preparative synthetic chemistry.

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  Imperial college london

  Oct 2009 - Jul 2013

  Phd student

  Carried out a PhD in Organic Chemistry. Worked with a multicultural research group. Produced five high profile publications.

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  Genentech

  Oct 2011 - Jan 2012

  Intern

  Carried out a four month internship as part of my PhD.Learnt about biotechnology and flourished in a different country and company.

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  Novartis

  Dec 2012 - Mar 2015

  Novartis techops graduate programme

  Technically managed the manufacture of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs) in a good manufacturing practice (GMP) controlled environment. Assisted with technical transfer activities for new pharmaceutical products in the factory and successful scale-up. Took part in US and UK regulatory agency audits. Gained an in-depth knowledge of the manufacturing industry, including extensive training (Green Belt in Lean and Six Sigma), exposure to H&S, process engineering, regulatory documentation, manufacturing chemistry, and quality control. Show less

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  De la rue

  Apr 2015 - Jun 2018

  Led technically demanding projects, bringing new products (currency and identity documentation) to market in a timely manner using a stage and gate process. This involved working closely with all levels of the business, running trials in three factories across the business (process improvement), and monitoring quality requirements.Strong legal awareness through setting up non-disclosure agreements with customers and suppliers. Gained a high financial acumen by developing new products with clear profit profiles and planning project budgets. Show less Led a team of four within the Technical Department, responsible for the day-to-day testing within the paper manufacturing facility. Led initiatives to improve quality. Assisted with problem-solving and provided production support. Technically led large scale production projects, including bringing new chemicals, intermediates, and processes into production. Trained ISO9001 auditor and carried out four internal audits per year. Worked in partnership with procurement in recommending new suppliers based upon their quality record and technical expertise. Conducted COSHH and HSE initiatives across the site. Enhanced my HSE awareness by joining the Chemical Hazards Communication Society. Show less

  • Senior Scientist

    Oct 2016 - Jun 2018

  • Process Scientist

    Apr 2015 - Sept 2016
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  British gypsum

  Jun 2018 - now

  Oversee all aspects of process and product quality for the more than twenty plasterboard products manufactured on BP4. Lead NPD cross-functional teams to deliver new products and qualify new raw materials and additives. This involves gaining stakeholder buy-in, communicating with all levels and functions within the wider business, and driving the projects forward.Utilise World Class Manufacturing (WCM) skills to assess losses and make improvements. Lead and participate in focused and continuous improvement projects to improve quality, process, and energy. Show less Worked within cross-functional teams to bring new products from R&D into manufacture. Led process improvement projects across the local British Gypsum board factories. This involved using lean and six sigma methodologies and tools, carrying out root cause analyses and brainstorming sessions, organising an intricate test plan, drawing conclusions, and statistical analysis.Actively participated in, and lead, non-process related projects, such as the CE marking project. This involved liaising with Notified Bodies, following Brexit negotiations, and organising samples for testing. Show less

  • Performance Manager

    Apr 2022 - now

  • Process Engineer

    Mar 2019 - Apr 2022

  • R&D Senior Project Leader

    Jun 2018 - Mar 2019