Experience

Intertek Melbourn

• United Kingdom
• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Team Leader - Quality, Design and Review

  • May 2019 - Present

  Currently working as a Quality Team Leader for Intertek Melbourn where I lead a team of quality officers and scientists in ensuring compliance within a GMP facility. My group is responsible for review of all raw data produced as well as the production of datasheet and report templates. In addition to peer reviewing documents produced by my group, I also review reports and technical documents for the wider company as well as acting as a reporting and quality point of contact. Currently working as a Quality Team Leader for Intertek Melbourn where I lead a team of quality officers and scientists in ensuring compliance within a GMP facility. My group is responsible for review of all raw data produced as well as the production of datasheet and report templates. In addition to peer reviewing documents produced by my group, I also review reports and technical documents for the wider company as well as acting as a reporting and quality point of contact.



SRG

• United Kingdom
• Staffing and Recruiting
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Associate Recruitment Consultant

  • Mar 2017 - Oct 2017

  Recruiting scientific excellence at all levels Recruiting scientific excellence at all levels



Envigo ++++

• United States
• Research
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Principal Team Leader - Pharmacy

  • 2014 - 2016

  -Manage and train a team of Pharmacy Scientists, Specialists and Technicians, across 2 sites, to ensure timely and accurate preparation of dose formulations for use within all divisions of a pre-clinical testing facility -Liaise with Study Directors and field external Client requests for formulation development and preparation to support upcoming regulatory and non-regulatory studies -Provide technical knowledge and Scientific input to trouble shoot any issues arising with the formulation… Show more -Manage and train a team of Pharmacy Scientists, Specialists and Technicians, across 2 sites, to ensure timely and accurate preparation of dose formulations for use within all divisions of a pre-clinical testing facility -Liaise with Study Directors and field external Client requests for formulation development and preparation to support upcoming regulatory and non-regulatory studies -Provide technical knowledge and Scientific input to trouble shoot any issues arising with the formulation preparation, and implement corrective actions following discussion with the Study Director and/or Client -Oversee the revenue forecasting and accounting for the Pharmacy department -Responsible for the update and maintenance of SOPs, COSHH assessments, departmental training documents and records Show less -Manage and train a team of Pharmacy Scientists, Specialists and Technicians, across 2 sites, to ensure timely and accurate preparation of dose formulations for use within all divisions of a pre-clinical testing facility -Liaise with Study Directors and field external Client requests for formulation development and preparation to support upcoming regulatory and non-regulatory studies -Provide technical knowledge and Scientific input to trouble shoot any issues arising with the formulation… Show more -Manage and train a team of Pharmacy Scientists, Specialists and Technicians, across 2 sites, to ensure timely and accurate preparation of dose formulations for use within all divisions of a pre-clinical testing facility -Liaise with Study Directors and field external Client requests for formulation development and preparation to support upcoming regulatory and non-regulatory studies -Provide technical knowledge and Scientific input to trouble shoot any issues arising with the formulation preparation, and implement corrective actions following discussion with the Study Director and/or Client -Oversee the revenue forecasting and accounting for the Pharmacy department -Responsible for the update and maintenance of SOPs, COSHH assessments, departmental training documents and records Show less



Charles River Laboratories

• United States
• Biotechnology Research
• 700 & Above Employee

• Safety Pharmacology Research Scientist (Study Director)

  • 2007 - 2014

  In my role as a Study Director within the Safety Pharmacology division, I was responsible to plan, execute and report in vivo toxicology studies, according to the ICH S7A and S7B guidelines, via a variety of dose routes. I have conducted over 200 GLP compliant studies comprising of a core battery assessing the cardiovascular, respiratory and central nervous system of multiple species. I also had opportunity to liaise within the Client project teams, and input with provision of brochures (IB)… Show more In my role as a Study Director within the Safety Pharmacology division, I was responsible to plan, execute and report in vivo toxicology studies, according to the ICH S7A and S7B guidelines, via a variety of dose routes. I have conducted over 200 GLP compliant studies comprising of a core battery assessing the cardiovascular, respiratory and central nervous system of multiple species. I also had opportunity to liaise within the Client project teams, and input with provision of brochures (IB) to their team updates. This allowed me to develop a wider understanding of the drug development process and also the early phases of drug discovery and lead candidate selection.

• Senior Pharmacy Specialist

  • 2004 - 2007

  My main responsibilities were to supervise and contribute in the preparation of dose formulations for use in in vivo toxicology studies using the Dispense data capture software. I was also involved in the development and improvement of formulation methods, to consider small dose volumes, scale ups, working with limited test article and various safety restrictions. I also reviewed formulation methods and requisitions prepared by other Pharmacy Specialists and acted as a point of contact… Show more My main responsibilities were to supervise and contribute in the preparation of dose formulations for use in in vivo toxicology studies using the Dispense data capture software. I was also involved in the development and improvement of formulation methods, to consider small dose volumes, scale ups, working with limited test article and various safety restrictions. I also reviewed formulation methods and requisitions prepared by other Pharmacy Specialists and acted as a point of contact for the Pharmacy department to Study Directors, Analytical Chemists, the Quality Assurance department and Clients.



Huntingdon Life Sciences

• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Study Supervisor

  • 2001 - 2004

  Gained valuable experience of Environmental Toxicology studies, within the Aquatic Toxicology Department. I worked with numerous aquatic and terrestrial species to assess the toxicity of test compounds after their introduction to an aquatic environment. I was also the Named Animal Care and Welfare Officer (NACWO) and the Radiation Officer. Gained valuable experience of Environmental Toxicology studies, within the Aquatic Toxicology Department. I worked with numerous aquatic and terrestrial species to assess the toxicity of test compounds after their introduction to an aquatic environment. I was also the Named Animal Care and Welfare Officer (NACWO) and the Radiation Officer.