Experience

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  Astrazeneca

  Sept 1989 - Nov 2012

  Management of the laboratory support team of technical support staff within various scientific disciplines across AstraZeneca.Governance and contract management of an on-site laboratory serviceDevelopment and delivery of a programme for outsourcing laboratory servicesProject lead for scientific apprentice programme and responsible for the recruitment of high caliber candidates and placementDeveloped research technical role in pathology, global cell bank, biobank and in vitro screening functionsDevelopment of an open access laboratory model Show less

  • Scientific Service Manager

    Jun 2011 - Nov 2012

  • Senior Molecular Toxicologist, AstraZeneca

    Oct 2000 - May 2011

  • Scientist

    Sept 1989 - Sept 2000
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  Vwr, part of avantor

  Dec 2012 - May 2018

  Strategic lead for VWRCATALYST on the design and implementation of scientific service solutions across the UK aligned to AstraZeneca, MedImmune and GSK.* Project lead for the implementation of interim scientific facilities based in Cambridge according to critical timelines and budget working collaboratively with AZ and FM partners* Creation of new innovative ways of working and strategies focusing on enabling science and saving scientist time* Development of new business proposals, including financial planning, recruitment and contract management of scientific service solutions* Development of value adding reporting metrics, visual dashboards and cost saving initiatives* Responsible for stakeholder management, driving best practice, innovation and implementation of new service models associated with Lab Services of the Future* Management of on-site teams deploying scientific service solutions and talent managementFM Scientific Lead Supporting the Cambridge New Build Project* Advise on facility design and scientific logistic solutions adopting new innovative designs and incorporating industry best practice* Work in collaboration with a range of key suppliers to optimise delivery of the overall future FM laboratory service* Project lead ensuring operational readiness of the new facility against project milestones, budget and timelines Show less Developed and led the implementation and management of a scientific service incorporating laboratory supply chain solutions and technical activities.-Management of a team of 30 team leaders, lab managers, research technicians, lab technicians and procurement ensuring performance delivery-Developed performance measures against defined criteria-Developed integrated lab manager model-Development and implementation of a centralised inventory management and procurement group utilising kanban point of use concepts and technology solutions-Training, talent development and critical documentation gap analysis and successful deployment-Developed on-site CRO concept supporting various scientific disciplines on defined projects-Developed laboratory audit framework based on 5S principles and QHSE standards Show less

  • Global Account Director VWRCATALYST

    Jan 2017 - May 2018

  • Change and Business Development Manager

    Nov 2013 - Dec 2017

  • Laboratory Service Manager

    Dec 2012 - Nov 2013
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  Avantor

  Jun 2018 - Sept 2019

  Business development director

  Accountable for developing and executing new and existing business opportunities across the scientific service business unit across the EU. • Developing strategy and business plans deploying innovative service solutions ensuring a competitive pipeline for sustainable growth.• Stakeholder engagement across strategic accounts.• Leading the development of RFI, RFQ and RFP proposals and presentations in a matrix environment.• Assessing and forecasting of market conditions and competitor activity to ensure innovation opportunities are proactively realised.• Providing functional leadership across different business units.• Delivering business process consultancy using lean methodologies. Show less

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  Srg

  Sept 2019 - now

  Synergy operations director

  Responsible for managing the operational delivery, governance and developing the strategic landscape of Scientific Services across the Synergy portfolio.