Experience

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

• United Kingdom
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• NIHR Manchester BRC Operational Performance Lead

  • Jan 2023 - Present

  Work closely with BRC Directors & Senior Managers responsible for budget management and take a leading role in ensuring delivery of the strategic objectives and vision of the MBRC. Responsible for completing operational, governance and financial reports around the Manchester BRC performance which is a contractual obligation to the NIHR Establish the MBRC’s performance in relation to other BRCs through development of benchmarks which are monitored, reviewed and reported regularly at regular meetings ie BRC Governance Board and Strategic Executive Meetings. Lead cross-functional teams in the development of (Manchester wide) operational strategies and provide performance data that is instrumental in evaluating progress and success of the BRC as well as informing future planning, horizon scanning and decision-making. Work with Project Managers, Trust Finance Managers and University Finance Managers to obtain regular updates on forecasted spend to ensure spend is in line with terms and conditions of contract Budget holder for BRC Core and responsible for oversight of spend across research themes (£8-14mill per year) to ensure it is appropriate as per contract and resourcing areas appropriately to enable objective fulfilment. Curate and oversee the development and implementation of information management systems with support from the BRC Data Team to collect and record complex datasets enabling the robust monitoring of BRC activity towards internal and external reporting. Identify and manage risks to achieving objectives via MFT’s risk management system. Develop plans to actively mitigate identified risks to present and monitor regularly at the BRC Governance Board (chaired by MFT CEO) Show less



Northern Care Alliance NHS Group

• United Kingdom
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 300 - 400 Employee

• R&I Biobank Operations & Partnerships Manager

  • Mar 2022 - Jan 2023

  Leadership and management of NCARC to ensure that all research involving any biomaterial or data provided by the biobank safeguards the wellbeing of the patients and is conducted within the appropriate ethical and regulatory framework in which the biobank is authorised to operate in. Accountable for the identification, development, management and implementation of NCARC activity across the NCA. Ensure effective service delivery, understanding and performing functions related to the lifecycle of specimens, including patient consenting and sample/data collection, storage, usage and destruction. Work closely with the NCARC Clinical Lead, Managing Director of R&I, Deputy Directors of R&I, Senior Leadership Team and Clinical colleagues across all NCA sites, for leading programmes of work to deliver specific outcomes identified in the R&I strategy and further develop opportunities in shaping the growth and evolution of NCARC. Provide high quality reports which include presentation of complex data in understandable formats and ensure this is effectively communicated and understood across the NCA including at strategic and management committee meetingsResponsible for managing the day-to-day NCARC biobanking Operations, overseeing a multifunctional team, budget management, and provide an external facing role to promote partnerships (commercial and academic) leading to increased funding and investmentEnsure that operating procedures, funding/income generation to support staffing (capacity and capability), resources research governance and regulatory compliance are reviewed continuously Keeping up to date with regulatory compliance and ethical requirements. Lead on a wide range of activities from delivery, laboratory, financial, research governance operational activities across a variety of disciplines. Show less

• Research & Innovation Partnerships Manager

  • Sep 2020 - Mar 2022

  As part of the Research and Innovation (R&I) senior management team I am responsible for identifying companies, funders and academic partners that are interested in the expertise, facilities, processes and patient cohorts available through the Northern Care Alliance NHS Group (NCA). Responsible for developing and facilitating in research and innovation collaboration partnerships, with academic and industry partners, and management of innovation activity across the NCA to support the funding and delivery of research studies and in providing advisory expertise.During this role I also took on the added responsibility of coordinating NCA first ever Covid-19 Vaccine trial – Novavax. This required me to liaise with a multifunctional team, lead the site initiation visit ahead of the trial, ensure that all protocols and procedures were followed, monitor subject safety throughout the trial, and coordinate communication between researchers, sponsors, and subjects, support nurses in the correct documentation ahead of recruitment and ensure sufficient staff was in place to deliver such a huge scale trial. Since the set up I have supported additional Covid-19 vaccination trials ie Moderna, Valneva and ProventCentral role in conjunction with the Director of R&I Operations developing opportunities and communicating clearly the complex relationships between the many relevant stakeholders involved in delivering high quality research that meet the strategic objectives and vision of the NCA. Ensuring that resources were used effectively for delivering continuous improvements to ensure sustainability. Show less



Health Innovation Manchester

• United Kingdom
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Research Manager at Health Innovations Manchester

  • Jun 2019 - Aug 2020

  As research manager, I hold a key position in providing operational support to the HInM Research & Education Director to deliver the research portfolio of the organisation. I overlook the innovations arising from basic, translational and clinical research into our innovation pipeline by facilitating and supporting the evaluation, quality improvement and research activity of specific clinical service(s). I collaborate with research active NHS Trusts and academic partnerships across Greater Manchester (GM) to identify research opportunities that support the precision health agenda. Identify and coordinate major strategic funding applications to funding bodies for grants to support service evaluation, quality improvement and research activity e.g. Manchester Academic Health Science Network re-designation, National Institute of Health Research (NIHR) Biomedical Research Centre 2022 and other research infrastructures across Greater Manchester. Provide direct communications and coordinating role both within HInM and externally with funders and sponsors and national research governance arms such as the Health Research Authority. To find solutions and overcome barriers in accelerating and amplifying research and innovations into practice i.e. standardisation of R&D processes from costings & contracting, sponsorship of clinical trials and coordinating research activities (training programs) across multiple sectors of primary, secondary, community, specialist and social care services across Greater Manchester. Responsible for maintaining world-class standards and benchmarks for research support across partner organisations to entice research generation into Greater Manchester and encourage the fluidity of research delivery into the NHS. Represent HInM at regional/national meetings and the Chair of the Research Management Implementation Group (RMIG). Show less



NHS Blood and Transplant

• United Kingdom
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Serious Hazards of Transfusion Laboratory Incidents Specialist

  • Dec 2009 - Jun 2019

  SHOT is the United Kingdom's (UK) independent, professionally-led haemovigilance scheme. SHOT collect and analyse anonymised information on adverse events and reactions in blood transfusion from healthcare organisations involved in the transfusion of blood and blood components in the UK. As the Laboratory Incidents Specialist, I work under the direction of the Medical Director (MD) and Operations Manager (OM). I work closely with the SHOT Working Expert Group on the detailed analysis, interpretation and reporting of laboratory based SHOT data. I liaise with Transfusion Practitioners from different NHS hospitals that participate in the haemovigilance scheme to provide advice and direction when reporting. The primary role of the Laboratory Incidents Specialist is to: Initiate laboratory based in depth studies arising from SHOT data, identifying data to be collected, methods of analysis and developing trends and hypotheses. Responsible for the timely production of reports, presentations, manuscripts, surveys, studies and teaching sessions on behalf of SHOT for the annual report which may require collaborative working both nationally and internationally. Set up working groups and study teams to carry out research once agreed with OM and MD. Co-ordinate all activities throughout the project. Represent SHOT at Regional, National and International meetings and make presentations of laboratory data and studies. Take a leading role in: - The development of recommendations for action and changes in laboratory practice based on findings, and interact with external professional and regulatory bodies. - In ongoing National initiatives, for example the UK Transfusion Laboratory Collaborative and the National Comparative Audit. Initiate the development of teaching material suitable for the various groups of healthcare professionals based around SHOT laboratory data, and decide upon suitable methods of delivery. Show less



Pharmaserve northwest ltd

• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Regulatory Affairs Assistant

  • Jan 2009 - Dec 2009

  Being a regulatory affairs assistant has allowed me to experience and understand the important role of regulatory within the pharmaceutical industry. My main responsibilities included regulatory and pharmacovigilance activities such as: preparation of licence renewal, variations, change of ownership applications and submission to the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA), generation of periodic safety update reports, liaising with external sources (contractors) on aspects of regulatory work and review and maintaining standard operating procedures. Working within this small business allowed me to gain a deeper understanding around the demands of regulations, and enabled me to work on real value adding tasks from the very beginning. Show less



Corus

• United Kingdom
• Mining
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Environmental Chemist - Graduate position

  • Aug 2008 - Dec 2008

  Being an environmental chemist required me to assess the environmental impact of emissions when they get into water, air or land and to evaluate the environmental impacts associated with Corus processes and products and develop options for improvement. During my time so far, I have been heavily involved in operating the Inductively Coupled Plasma-Mass Spectroscopy to characterise and understand the formation of process emissions, in order to identify techniques for reducing pollutants at the source. This experience has allowed me to appreciate environmental impacts of Corus operations and products on employees, neighbours and the local environment. Show less



AstraZeneca

• United Kingdom
• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Process Chemist

  • Jun 2007 - Sep 2007

  My challenge in the Process Research & Development (PR&D) Analytical Chemistry Department was to solve problems associated with initial attempts at manufacturing drugs [on a small-scale]. To do this, I was required to apply root-cause analysis skills to identify issues with the process and provide a stable manufacturing method. During this experience, I developed expertise in analytical techniques such as Nuclear Magnetic Resonance and Gas Chromatography. My challenge in the Process Research & Development (PR&D) Analytical Chemistry Department was to solve problems associated with initial attempts at manufacturing drugs [on a small-scale]. To do this, I was required to apply root-cause analysis skills to identify issues with the process and provide a stable manufacturing method. During this experience, I developed expertise in analytical techniques such as Nuclear Magnetic Resonance and Gas Chromatography.



AstraZeneca

• United Kingdom
• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Analytical Chemist

  • Sep 2005 - Aug 2006

  During my industrial placement year within the Process Analytical Research and Development (PAR&D) department at AstraZeneca, I got an excellent introduction to the pharmaceutical industry. It allowed me to gain vital insight into the requirements of quality systems such as GMP, as well as the impact of regulatory authority guidance documents on the development process. I was placed within a project team, which enabled me to work on real live projects within the organisation, where I gained expertise on a wide variety of analytical techniques such as dissolution, liquid chromatography, disintegration and fibre optics. This practical experience was underpinned with theoretical training to promote understanding. I was also given the opportunity to work on a research project during my placement year, which involved high usage of the Agilent 1200 Ultra High Pressure Liquid Chromatography system. This enabled me to develop the key skills of analytical thinking, problem solving and understand the importance of independent working. At the end of the research project I had to produce a detailed technical report and present my work to the department. The report and presentation provided invaluable experience in scientific writing, communication and professional skills. Show less