Virtual Pharma Alliance | Head of Science | Feb 2024 – Present

• Led strategic scientific initiatives, aligning technical innovation with commercial priorities to accelerate pharmaceutical development and drive long-term business growth.

• Advise executive stakeholders on scientific strategy, technology evaluation, and portfolio prioritization to strengthen investment readiness and market positioning.

• Fostered collaboration across scientific, commercial, and operational teams, translating complex research into commercially viable development opportunities.

• Support strategic partnerships and external innovation initiatives that enhance organizational capability and competitive advantage.

Aceso AB Ltd | Owner & Principal Consultant | Feb 2018 – Present

Provide strategic consulting to pharmaceutical organizations on scientific strategy, procurement transformation, formulation development, operational excellence, and strategic sourcing.

Knightpoint Group LLC | Chief Scientific Officer | Jan 2020 – Present

• Lead the company's scientific strategy, aligning innovation with commercial and investment objectives.

• Directed CDMO partnerships supporting patented respiratory technologies through pre-clinical development and proof of concept.

• Advanced the development of two respiratory therapies and a repurposed treatment for paediatric Eosinophilic Esophagitis.

• Supported a strategic revaluation of the company's asset portfolio, contributing to a 50% increase in valuation within 18 months.

Abcam | Procurement Consultant | Mar 2018 – Jun 2018

• Led strategic sourcing, tendering, and contract negotiations for laboratory facilities, IT infrastructure, and insurance services supporting the new headquarters.

• Advised executive leadership on procurement strategy and commercial due diligence for a multi-million-pound business development opportunity.

Perlen Packaging | Consultant | Apr 2019 – Nov 2019

• Delivered strategic procurement and commercial consulting to enhance pharmaceutical packaging operations an optimize global supply strategies.

• Advised senior stakeholders on supplier capability, sourcing strategy, and commercial negotiations to strengthen supply continuity.

• Assessed supplier performance and identified procurement opportunities to drive operational efficiency and create long term value.

• Facilitated strategic decision making through market intelligence, commercial analysis, and stakeholder engagement.

GlaxoSmithKline | Procurement Consultant – Global Respiratory Franchise | Jun 2018 – Apr 2019

• Developed and implemented a global supplier consolidation strategy that reduced cost of goods and strengthened the competitiveness of a $3 billion respiratory product portfolio.

Mylan | Head of Regional Packaging, Raw Materials & Excipients / Global Category Leadership | 2013–2019

• Led regional packaging, raw materials and excipients strategy across Mylan’s EMEA operations, partnering with senior stakeholders across procurement, manufacturing, finance and R&D.

• Developed global sourcing strategies for pharmaceutical delivery devices, including auto-injectors and respiratory inhalation systems, supporting a portfolio with approximately $500M in spend.

• Established Supplier Relationship Management from R&D development through commercial launch and strengthened supply-risk, procurement governance and contract-management processes.

• Delivered $4.8M in packaging savings while integrating acquired manufacturing sites and strengthening procurement and financial controls across the organization.

GlaxoSmithKline | Global Lead, R&D Laboratory Supplies & Equipment Sourcing | Jan 2009 – Dec 2013

• Led global supplier relationship management and sourcing strategy across UK and US R&D operations.

• Managed supply continuity during the global acetonitrile shortage and delivered more than £7.2 million in validated savings.

GlaxoSmithKline | Sourcing Manager & Sourcing Group Manager – Raw Materials Procurement | Jan 2001 – Dec 2008

Led strategic sourcing for pharmaceutical raw materials, supporting global manufacturing, supplier performance, and procurement optimization.

GlaxoSmithKline | Research Leader, Team Manager & Senior Analytical/Formulation Scientist | Jan 1985 – Dec 2001

Progressed through scientific leadership roles in analytical chemistry, formulation development, respiratory drug delivery (pMDI/DPI), inhalation product development, and oral solid dose technologies, building the scientific foundation for later executive leadership.