Associate Director Client Services

• Jan 2021 - Present

Account Director

• Sep 2017 - Dec 2020

Senior Account Manager

• Jan 2016 - Aug 2017

Account Manager

• Jan 2015 - Dec 2015

Senior Account Executive

• May 2014 - Dec 2014

Investigator I

• Oct 2013 - May 2014

- In the Biologics unit of the Respiratory Disease Area- Lead a sub-team for new target validation studies, where my supervision of staff and monitoring of work progress resulted in a novel target proposal at an internal scientific meeting within the agreed timescale - Coordinate work between global Novartis departments and external collaborators for early to late stage drug discovery including project management of a PK/PD development section for pre-clinical models- Excellent time management and organizational skills with an action orientated attitude to meet project deadlines agreed with internal and external collaborators- Ability to build strong relationships leading to successful negotiation of quotes, contracts and resources - Network internally and externally to promote critical scientific thinking including attendance at conferences with follow-up trip reports and slide decks to convey novel findings, competitor intelligence and new opportunities - Consolidate scientific and technical aspects of assay development (e.g. cell biology and signaling, protein biochemistry and immunoassays) including critical analysis of literature and own work with a high attention to detail to ensure accurate interpretation- Pro-active and dedicated team player with colleague mentoring responsibilities Show less

Scientist I

• Jul 2011 - Sep 2013

- In the Biologics unit of the Respiratory Disease Area- Excel in problem solving by developing key innovative solutions to experimental and scientific questions including coordination of multiple PD assay options suitable for clinical trials - Analyze and interpret complex data and scientific information from internal and external collaborators to generate high quality reports with annual training in Novartis Data Quality and Research Document writing- Independently developed and validated in vitro assays for antibody drug candidate characterization - Excellent communication skills established by writing monthly project status reports and frequently presenting key developments to local and international stakeholders leading to milestone achievements - Responsible for training of staff across sites to ensure success in present and future activities. e.g. transfer of tool and assay portfolio to another disease area for broadening of clinical indication options Show less

Scientific Associate II

• May 2009 - Jun 2011

- In the Biologics unit of the Respiratory Disease Area.- Further expanded proficiency in functional cell assays and immunoassays- Excelled at trouble-shooting experiments and planning next steps, with a strong drive to understand the science behind the projects- Regular liaison with project team leaders and third party representatives to track project progress- Acknowledged as a specialist in Mesoscale Discovery Technology including training of new users and managing the regular MSD User Group Meetings to share new opportunities - Lab manager responsibilities including the maintenance of service contracts, ensuring health & safety compliance, monitoring work activity to order stock and successfully manage budgets Show less

Scientific Associate I

• Jul 2007 - Apr 2009

- In the Biologics unit of the Respiratory Disease Area.- Mastered a diverse range of laboratory techniques including primary cell culture and in vitro assay development - Key achievement was delivering two assays measuring enzymatic protein cleavage for an early stage antibody project flowchart- Analyzed and reported data to the team for inclusion in a NIBR Respiratory Science Review Meeting

Industrial Trainee

• Sep 2005 - Aug 2006

- Research Project in the Autoimmunity, Transplantation & Inflammatory Disease Area. - Learnt a range of molecular biology, cell culture and biochemical techniques - Key achievement included production of a luciferase reporter gene cell line, which led to a research dissertation on “Using siRNA to investigate molecular pathways important in inflammation” - Research Project in the Autoimmunity, Transplantation & Inflammatory Disease Area. - Learnt a range of molecular biology, cell culture and biochemical techniques - Key achievement included production of a luciferase reporter gene cell line, which led to a research dissertation on “Using siRNA to investigate molecular pathways important in inflammation”