Experience

X4 Group

• United Kingdom
• Staffing and Recruiting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Group Sales Performance Director

  • May 2022 - Present

  As a dynamic sales leader, I thrive on steering teams toward success and innovation. With a proven track record of over 10 years within leadership, I have been entrusted with coaching and leading a high-performance sales team, empowering them to succeed and drive business growth. I am passionate about the Life Sciences industry in both the UK and USA and my aim is always to support people in their career journey. I am deeply committed to the growth of my team. In addition to leading… Show more As a dynamic sales leader, I thrive on steering teams toward success and innovation. With a proven track record of over 10 years within leadership, I have been entrusted with coaching and leading a high-performance sales team, empowering them to succeed and drive business growth. I am passionate about the Life Sciences industry in both the UK and USA and my aim is always to support people in their career journey. I am deeply committed to the growth of my team. In addition to leading from the front, I actively contribute to the development of training sessions and programs for a diverse range of sales professionals. By fostering a culture of continuous learning, I ensure that our salesforce is equipped with the skills and knowledge essential for staying ahead in the competitive landscape. My role extends past the management of sales teams to include operational and strategic support across multiple offices across our UK, USA and EU remit. 🌟 Key Strengths: ✨ Team Leadership & Coaching Sales Teams ✨ Global Sales Strategy ✨ Training & Development ✨ Supplier Contract Management ✨ CRM Innovation and Data Led Analysis I am passionate about leveraging my skills and experience to drive excellence in sales, foster team growth, and contribute to the strategic vision of forward-thinking organisations. Please connect if you would like to speak further. Show less As a dynamic sales leader, I thrive on steering teams toward success and innovation. With a proven track record of over 10 years within leadership, I have been entrusted with coaching and leading a high-performance sales team, empowering them to succeed and drive business growth. I am passionate about the Life Sciences industry in both the UK and USA and my aim is always to support people in their career journey. I am deeply committed to the growth of my team. In addition to leading… Show more As a dynamic sales leader, I thrive on steering teams toward success and innovation. With a proven track record of over 10 years within leadership, I have been entrusted with coaching and leading a high-performance sales team, empowering them to succeed and drive business growth. I am passionate about the Life Sciences industry in both the UK and USA and my aim is always to support people in their career journey. I am deeply committed to the growth of my team. In addition to leading from the front, I actively contribute to the development of training sessions and programs for a diverse range of sales professionals. By fostering a culture of continuous learning, I ensure that our salesforce is equipped with the skills and knowledge essential for staying ahead in the competitive landscape. My role extends past the management of sales teams to include operational and strategic support across multiple offices across our UK, USA and EU remit. 🌟 Key Strengths: ✨ Team Leadership & Coaching Sales Teams ✨ Global Sales Strategy ✨ Training & Development ✨ Supplier Contract Management ✨ CRM Innovation and Data Led Analysis I am passionate about leveraging my skills and experience to drive excellence in sales, foster team growth, and contribute to the strategic vision of forward-thinking organisations. Please connect if you would like to speak further. Show less



Women in Recruitment

• Member

  • Jan 2019 - Present

  Women in Recruitment is supported by the Association of Professional Staffing Companies (APSCo), and sponsored by Barclays plc and Squire Patton Boggs. The Committee members are all passionate about ensuring that the industry we have worked in for many years continues to offer exciting but meritocratic opportunities for everyone within it. Women in Recruitment is supported by the Association of Professional Staffing Companies (APSCo), and sponsored by Barclays plc and Squire Patton Boggs. The Committee members are all passionate about ensuring that the industry we have worked in for many years continues to offer exciting but meritocratic opportunities for everyone within it.



X4 Life Sciences

• United Kingdom
• Staffing and Recruiting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director

  • Jul 2019 - May 2022

  X4 Life Sciences are a trusted advisor and global talent partner to some of the world’s most innovative start-ups and globally recognised pharmaceutical, biotech, clinical research and medical device organisations. By investing the time to recognise what drives our clients' growth agenda, and evaluating what potential hurdles they might face on that journey, our consultants are able to provide honest partnerships where the ultimate philosophy is to empower that client to meet their business… Show more X4 Life Sciences are a trusted advisor and global talent partner to some of the world’s most innovative start-ups and globally recognised pharmaceutical, biotech, clinical research and medical device organisations. By investing the time to recognise what drives our clients' growth agenda, and evaluating what potential hurdles they might face on that journey, our consultants are able to provide honest partnerships where the ultimate philosophy is to empower that client to meet their business objectives. We offer contract and permanent hiring solutions in addition to specialised retained services for our clients’ strategic and senior executive hiring needs. Our core sectors include: Quality, Validation and Regulatory Clinical Advanced Projects Communications Health Economics Technology If you are looking for a conversation about either your hiring needs or your own personal search, please send me a message or contact me via email or phone: l.harris@x4lifesciences.com 02078127700

• Head of X4 Life Sciences - 02078127700

  • Jul 2016 - May 2022



X4 Communications

• Telecommunications
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Brand Director

  • May 2019 - May 2022

  X4 Communications are part of the award-winning X4 Group and connect people and businesses within the communications, marketing and creative sectors. Working across several key industries including pharma, healthcare, FMCG, technology, corporate, fin-tech and consumer, we help exceptional people take the next step in their career whilst supporting amazing agencies and in-house divisions hire the freelance and permanent talent they need to grow and innovate. We’re specialists… Show more X4 Communications are part of the award-winning X4 Group and connect people and businesses within the communications, marketing and creative sectors. Working across several key industries including pharma, healthcare, FMCG, technology, corporate, fin-tech and consumer, we help exceptional people take the next step in their career whilst supporting amazing agencies and in-house divisions hire the freelance and permanent talent they need to grow and innovate. We’re specialists in: • Creative, Design & Strategy • Digital Marketing • Healthcare Communications • Marketing & Advertising • PR & Communications • Sales & Business Development Show less X4 Communications are part of the award-winning X4 Group and connect people and businesses within the communications, marketing and creative sectors. Working across several key industries including pharma, healthcare, FMCG, technology, corporate, fin-tech and consumer, we help exceptional people take the next step in their career whilst supporting amazing agencies and in-house divisions hire the freelance and permanent talent they need to grow and innovate. We’re specialists… Show more X4 Communications are part of the award-winning X4 Group and connect people and businesses within the communications, marketing and creative sectors. Working across several key industries including pharma, healthcare, FMCG, technology, corporate, fin-tech and consumer, we help exceptional people take the next step in their career whilst supporting amazing agencies and in-house divisions hire the freelance and permanent talent they need to grow and innovate. We’re specialists in: • Creative, Design & Strategy • Digital Marketing • Healthcare Communications • Marketing & Advertising • PR & Communications • Sales & Business Development Show less



X4 Group Ltd

• Principal Team Leader - MedPharm Division 02078127700

  • Oct 2014 - Jul 2016

  Winner of: Permanent Consultant of the Year - 2015, 2014, 2013 and 2012 New Business Winner of the Year - 2013

• Senior Recruitment Consultant - Quality and Regulatory (Medical Devices)

  • Apr 2011 - Oct 2014

  • Specialist recruiter of Quality (QA) and Regulatory Affairs professionals within the Medical Device and IVD industries. • Cover a range of levels from engineer through to senior management and directors. • Working closely with a number of Medical Device Manufacturers, Notified Bodies and Specialist Consultancies throughout the UK and Europe. Specialities: - Quality Engineer, Quality Assurance, QA, ISO 13485, Audit - CE Marking, 510(k), Regulatory Affairs, RA… Show more • Specialist recruiter of Quality (QA) and Regulatory Affairs professionals within the Medical Device and IVD industries. • Cover a range of levels from engineer through to senior management and directors. • Working closely with a number of Medical Device Manufacturers, Notified Bodies and Specialist Consultancies throughout the UK and Europe. Specialities: - Quality Engineer, Quality Assurance, QA, ISO 13485, Audit - CE Marking, 510(k), Regulatory Affairs, RA, PMA, IDE, FDA - CTC, CMC Submissions, Market Authorisation, - MDD, IVDD, CAPA, ISO14971, Risk Management, Documentation, 21 CFR 820 - Class I, Class IIa, Class IIb, Class III - Validation – Equipment / Utilities / Software / Cleaning - Commissioning / Qualification - Computer Systems Validation (CSV), SOP, 21 CFR part 11 / 820 - EMEA, MHRA, FDA Regulatory Compliance - Project Engineers / Project Managers - Process Engineering - HVAC / Facilities / Equipment Selection - GMP, Clean Room/Sterile Environments


Durham University Student Access and Recruitment
• Student Ambassador

  • Dec 2009 - Sep 2011