Experience

inSEIT

• Switzerland
• Biotechnology Research
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Co-Founder and COO

  • Sep 2022 - Present



Univesity of bern

• Bern, Berne, Switzerland

• Laboratory Manager

  • Jan 2021 - Present



Ocutec

• United Kingdom
• Medical Equipment Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Scientific Consultant

  • Jul 2019 - Jan 2021

• Senior Polymer Chemist and Project Manager

  • May 2012 - Jul 2019

  Responsible for leading and managing several R&D projects including the design of novel silicone based polyurethane materials for the manufacture of contact lenses. This involved project planning, writing funding applications, budgeting, time management, material design and synthesis. Ensure work is carried out to meet relevant QMS and international standards for the medical device industry, applying for and gaining CE marks in the process. Experience of working and complying with… Show more Responsible for leading and managing several R&D projects including the design of novel silicone based polyurethane materials for the manufacture of contact lenses. This involved project planning, writing funding applications, budgeting, time management, material design and synthesis. Ensure work is carried out to meet relevant QMS and international standards for the medical device industry, applying for and gaining CE marks in the process. Experience of working and complying with the company’s regulatory bodies, QMS and ISO 9001/13485/14971. Part of the company’s management team and manager of a team of scientists and have the responsibility for the day to day running of the synthesis laboratory focused on the polymer manufacture. Gained knowledge of the techniques utilised in the contact lens industry from design to manufacture of lenses via several methodologies. Experience and understanding of the various contact lens analysis techniques

• Senior Polymer Chemist and Project Manager

  • May 2012 - Jul 2019

• Senior Polymer Chemist and Project Manager

  • May 2012 - Jul 2019



Ferring Controlled Therapeutics

• United Kingdom
• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Scientist

  • Jun 2009 - May 2012

  Developed custom polymer technology for the controlled release of APIs Developed custom polymer technology for the controlled release of APIs



Ciba

• Chemical Manufacturing
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Scientist

  • Sep 2005 - Jun 2009

  Worked in Research and Development and then in Product support on inks and pigment synthesis. Worked in Research and Development and then in Product support on inks and pigment synthesis.



University of Strathclyde

• United Kingdom
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Post Doctoral Fellow

  • Oct 2004 - Oct 2005

  Working on synthesis and characterisation of Organometallic compounds Working on synthesis and characterisation of Organometallic compounds