Experience

PolyPhotonix

• United Kingdom
• Medical Device
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Clinical Operations Manager

  • May 2019 - Present

  Leading Clinical Operations for the Noctura 400 Sleep Mask - a medical device for the eye complications of Diabetes. Liaising with consultant ophthalmologists, KOLs, healthcare innovation groups, health economics and the reimbursement landscape. Designing and developing robust clinical trial protocols for RCTs to gain regulatory approvals and commercial market evaluations in USA (FDA), Asia Pacific Region (CFDA), South America (ANVISA , ANMAT) and Europe (CE).

• Commercial Manager

  • Dec 2014 - May 2019

  A broad ranging commercial role developing strategy, leading marketing and driving commercial activities to launch a novel and ground breaking medical device for diabetes and ophthalmology, in the NHS and private eye hospitals, medical retail settings such as high street opticians and pharmacies, as well as consumer targeted activities focusing on the individuals with diabetes. Building strategic relationships with retail distribution partners, charities, clinicians, providers, CCG… Show more A broad ranging commercial role developing strategy, leading marketing and driving commercial activities to launch a novel and ground breaking medical device for diabetes and ophthalmology, in the NHS and private eye hospitals, medical retail settings such as high street opticians and pharmacies, as well as consumer targeted activities focusing on the individuals with diabetes. Building strategic relationships with retail distribution partners, charities, clinicians, providers, CCG payers, key opinion leaders, NHS innovation groups such as the Academic Health Science Networks and other regional stakeholders, to deliver commercial success. Responsible for market access strategy including pricing, value identification and communication of a strong value proposition to achieve adoption in the NHS as well as private healthcare providers. Conception and delivery of all the strategic communication and marketing campaigns, aimed at a wide range of B2B and B2C audiences, from NHS business managers, clinical decision makers and patient facing healthcare workers, to household name pharmacies, high street opticians and individual patient consumers. Regular speaker at events and professional conferences, workshop delivery and exhibition attendance.



Newcastle Science City

• Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

• Enterprise Europe Network

  • Jun 2013 - Dec 2014

  Innovation, growth and internationalisation consultant for the Enterprise Europe Network at Newcastle Science City. Working with a range of SMEs to develop and deliver new products and services and achieve sales beyond the UK through identification of commercial partners, grant funding options and licensing or technology transfer opportunities in other European countries. Innovation, growth and internationalisation consultant for the Enterprise Europe Network at Newcastle Science City. Working with a range of SMEs to develop and deliver new products and services and achieve sales beyond the UK through identification of commercial partners, grant funding options and licensing or technology transfer opportunities in other European countries.



MAP STRATEGIC SOLUTIONS LTD

• Director

  • 2006 - 2013

  Director of own consultancy business, specialising in innovation management, business, commercial and marketing strategy development for a wide range of industry sectors. Director of own consultancy business, specialising in innovation management, business, commercial and marketing strategy development for a wide range of industry sectors.



Imperial Chemical Industries (ICI)

• 1 - 100 Employee

• Global Supply Chain Capabilities Manager

  • 1999 - 2004

  A corporate role to devise and manage a capability development program for all procurement professionals throughout ICI’s four global businesses and support delivery of 6% year on year savings.

• Change Management Consultant

  • 1996 - 1999

  Member of a global project team, leading a 2-year change management initiative through a large scale savings delivery and process innovation programme.

• Environmental Marketing Manager

  • 1993 - 1996

  Promoted ICI’s environmental expertise to support customers and influence the development of new recycling legislation. Represented ICI on government task force tackling Producer Responsibility and subsequently seconded to Belgium to influence the new European Directives being developed in Brussels.

• Graduate Management Development Program

  • 1987 - 1993

  R&D, customer service and marketing roles.