Karen Quinlan

Executive Assistant | Operations Coordinator | Office Manager | HR & Business Support Professional

Greater Cambridge Area

About

Experienced Executive Assistant and Operations Support professional with over 20 years’ experience supporting senior leaders, technical teams and business operations. Throughout my career I have provided executive support, coordinated complex projects, managed office operations, supported HR processes, organised events and maintained efficient business administration across scientific, commercial and non-profit environments. Colleagues know me for being organised, dependable and proactive, with a practical approach to solving problems and keeping things running smoothly. Following redundancy in March 2026, I am seeking part-time remote or hybrid opportunities (15–20 hours per week) in Executive Assistant, Operations Coordinator, Office Manager or Business Support roles. Based in Cambridgeshire and open to remote and hybrid opportunities across the UK.

Experience

  • Unemployed at looking for new opporunity
    Apr 2026 - Present · 4 mos

  • Team Administrator, R&D at Domino Printing Sciences
    May 2016 - Mar 2026 · 9 yrs 11 mos

  • Senior Administrator at Gilead Sciences
    Sep 2015 - Apr 2016 · 8 mos

    Working within the Regulatory Operations department, supporting Associate Director and team, responsible for calendar/meeting management, arranging complex travel, processing expenses and assisting with submission compilation/dispatch and running publishing plan reports from SMS.

  • PA to HR & Publishing Directors at Royal Society of Chemistry
    May 2015 - Aug 2015 · 4 mos

    3 month contract position responsible for diary/travel/meeting management. Assisting with HR activities, updating Cascade and iCIMS accordingly. Attending/minuting meetings preparing presentations

  • Office/HR Manager at Biosceptre International
    Apr 2013 - Nov 2014 · 1 yr 8 mos

    Was one of first people on board helped to set up UK offices and labs. Responsible for running office, all aspects of HR, worldwide travel and finance.