SKILLS PROFILE
o 15 years experience of project and programme management in the health and life science sector
o 10 years of multidisciplinary project and programme management experience
o Digital Health Specialist
o PhD in molecular biology/biophysics and BSc in human physiology
EXPERIENCE
Commercial Partnerships Manager
Genomics England Aug 17- Current
I am supporting the worlds largest rare disease genome sequencing collaborative to translate their research into health benefits through industry partnerships
NHS Digital Health Navigator
DigitalHealth.London (DH.L) July 16- Aug 17
Supported the DH.L Accelerator SMEs in the adoption of Digital Health solutions to benefit Patients and the NHS. Programme management activities include:
o Strategic planning for the successful delivery of the current accelerator SMEs as well as the future activites of the 3yr Programme
o Operations support: Developed the standard operating procedures (SOPs) for EU European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) reporting and monitoring
o Building strong networks with key partners- the London Academic Health Science Networks, NHS England, London Partners, Medcity- to create a connected ecosystem which supports digital health SMEs
o Helping new innovative solutions with adoption and scale into the NHS
Research Ethics Committee Member
London Research Ethics Committee, London June 06- Current
Review applications for research approval with an aim to protect the well-being of NHS research participants/patients. Provide guidance on best practice, experienced in, good clinical practice, clinical research and patient recruitment. Good understanding of Ethics law and the regulatory processes behind bringing a new product or device to market, such as the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) and National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE).
Industry Collaboration Manager
NIHR Office for Clinical Research Infrastructure (NOCRI) Nov 15- May 16
I supported the Translational Research Partnership (TRP) initiative with early phase research and experimental medicine, with an aim to accelerate new therapies for patients in areas of unmet need. I setup and coordinate delivery of successful collaborations between the National Institute for Health Research and the life sciences industry. Responsibilities include:
o Project management support with operations such as managing expressions of interest, feasibility, approvals (ethics & R&D) and recruitment
o Help with company discussions, projects set-up and facilitate the costings, IP, contracts and negotiations process, and trouble shooting
o Maintain a strong network with the Pharma and Med tech companies in ‘early phase' research, as well as the clinical and operations colleagues in our network of 36 UK Universities and NHS Trusts
Business Development Manager
Queen Mary Innovation Ltd/ Barts and The London Hospital, London April 07- Oct 15
I created new business opportunities, generated income through corporate partnerships, identified and exploited intellectual property, promoted innovative and entrepreneurial activities. Working across health sectors, from dentistry to epidemiology, with health technologies such as imaging, prognostics, diagnostics, biomarkers, therapeutics and interventions. My responsibilities include:
o Business development: income generation, business creation and planning, corporate partnerships, license/contract agreements, sales and negotiations, strategy planning and stakeholder engagement, market research/ assessment, technology assessments, intellectual property management (due diligence, patent review and protection), internal and external client management, networking
o Marketing: campaign development, branding, web content management, profile raising, creation of promotional material, publications, press release, events management.
o Project management: project creation, proposal and report writing, science communication, organise meetings, impact assessment, training and mentoring
o Global partnerships: work with Innovation China UK (ICUK): scoping opportunities, partnering, events and project management
Brand Marketing Account Manager
OpenLEC, Marlow July 12
Prepared referencing material Cancer drug for Johnson & Johnson, conference organising for Bayers Bipolar disorder drug, generate ideas for Takeda’s Internal and Europe wide external marketing for a ‘me-too’ diabetes drug . Worked cross agency with the medical comms, graphics, digital development teams.
Clinical Research Coordinator
Imperial College/ Chelsea & Westminster Hospital, London Jan 06- April 07
Coordinated clinical research within a network of nine NHS trusts in collaboration with health nutrition company Danone. Responsibilities include: promotion and recruitment of new research centres, clinical team management, data collection and handling confidential information, organising workshops, staff training, clinical trials marketing and patient recruitment.
Technology Transfer and Business Development Intern
Kings Business/ Guys Hospital, London March 05- Sept 05
Won a highly competitive internship position in the Business arm of Kings College London. Reviewed new technology disclosures, assisted with projects of commercial potential (market assessment, due diligence), reviewed patent applications, material transfer, confidentiality and licensing agreements. Created marketing material and presentations.
EDUCATION
Kings College London 2000 – 2005 Molecular Biology and Biophysics PhD
Examining the biomechanics of molecular muscle and mutant strains using advanced laser technology.
Publication: Lewalle A et al., 2008. Single-molecule measurement of the stiffness of the rigor myosin head. Biophys J. 2008 Mar 15;94(6):2160-9
University of Glasgow 1996 – 2000 Physiology BSc (2:1)
Conferences/workshops attended
Attend regular networking and training events by the Technology Strategy Board (TSB), Knowledge London, National Research Ethics Service (NRES) and life science business network .
2017
o Interoperability summit, @Interopsummit
o Digital health technology show
2016
o Healthcare efficiency through technology (HETT) show, GovNet
o Global innovation & new technology health event, GIANT
o Navigating the NHS maze, Pharmaceutical Industry Network Group
o Primary care transformation Healthy London Partnership
o Diabetes professional care Healthcare
o Coding for Medics, WeGotCoders
2011
o The fundamentals of Technology Transfer, Praxis
2010
o Human tissue & mental incapacity act, NRES
2009
o Emerging medical technologies, London technology network (LTN)
2008
o Research contracts workshop, Praxis
Additional skills
o Conversational Mandarin, basic French
o Experienced user in Rhythmyx- Web content system management
o Project management PRINCE 2 Practitioner qualified