Head of Operations

• Jun 2023 - Present

Senior Research Manager

• Sep 2020 - Present

Managed from conception, the UK Longitudinal Linkage Collaboration, bringing together Longitudinal Population Studies (LPS,24) across the UK to create a resource of unprecedented scale of linked data. Working with data owners (NHS Digital, Scotland and Wales, DfE, DWP and HMRC). Co-developing strategy, leading delivery and deliverables, managing budget across partners (£4m pa), executive lead for contracts. delivery across UoB and UoE, inc. HR. Leading governance, ethical and legal frameworks (contract management) and partnerships with LPS and four-nation data owners (NHS, ONS, HMRC, DWP, DfE, Ordnance Survey) and funders. Show less

Research Development Manager

• Jun 2017 - Aug 2020

Developed the University of Bristol's strategy for Life Sciences. Promoted the Universities strategic interests with funders (primarily MRC and BBSRC) influenced strategic direction and funding opportunities to align with University strengths. Expert in providing professional guidance, built relationships with academics across the University to understand research strengths and highlight priorities for strengthening and bringing together research capabilities. Established key groups and activities such as thematic workshops and networking events to build capacity in the areas identified. Show less

Programme Manager for Neuroscience and Mental Health

• Sep 2013 - Jun 2017

Managed portfolio of investments in neurosciences as the primary scientific interface with academics, industry other funders and government organisations. Lead bespoke strategic initiatives, horizon scanning, managed large investments and responsive funding. Led Centre and Unit investments and managed UK-wide network of brain banks. Represented MRC on advisory panels. UK representative in European initiative.

Programme Manager for Translational Medicine

• Sep 2012 - Aug 2013

Managed portfolios in infections and immunity and translational medicine.

Operations Manager

• Jan 2011 - Aug 2012

Managed teams supporting MRC’s strategy and delivery. Ensured delivery of bespoke strategic reviews, workshops, recruitment of board expertise. Line managed multiple teams and budgets. Lead MRCs team that reviews major investments (up to £64m) of MRC Centres and Units.

Peer Reveiw Officer

• Mar 2010 - Dec 2010

Led science delivery of the Animal Systems Health and Wellbeing Committee. Managed a team of 5 carrying-out peer review and Committee Secretariat team. Ensured quality review and decision making. Selected committee expertise. Lead committee meetings. Identified projects of strategic priority. Worked across committees and at the interface with other funding and government organisations. Led science delivery of the Animal Systems Health and Wellbeing Committee. Managed a team of 5 carrying-out peer review and Committee Secretariat team. Ensured quality review and decision making. Selected committee expertise. Lead committee meetings. Identified projects of strategic priority. Worked across committees and at the interface with other funding and government organisations.

Postdoctoral Research Assistant/Associate

• Sep 2004 - Sep 2010

Specialist in cellular trafficking, Department of Biochemistry. Studied the role of SNX27 in the brain in long-term memory and learning. Developed and implemented research strategies and collaborations to deliver scientific project goals. Communicated project outcomes to a variety of stakeholders. Organised and chaired departmental seminars. Supervised students and early-career researchers and coordinated projects. Delivered course material to undergraduate students including marking. Specialist in cellular trafficking, Department of Biochemistry. Studied the role of SNX27 in the brain in long-term memory and learning. Developed and implemented research strategies and collaborations to deliver scientific project goals. Communicated project outcomes to a variety of stakeholders. Organised and chaired departmental seminars. Supervised students and early-career researchers and coordinated projects. Delivered course material to undergraduate students including marking.

Research Assistant

• Aug 1998 - Aug 1999

Selected through competition to undertake 1-year research project in cancer signalling and apoptosis in hospital affiliated research lab (authored 2 papers and disseminated results at conferences). Selected through competition to undertake 1-year research project in cancer signalling and apoptosis in hospital affiliated research lab (authored 2 papers and disseminated results at conferences).