Kingston Upon Hull, England, United Kingdom
I am a self-directed and strategic Manufacturing Sciences and Technology (MSAT) leader with over 20 years of experience across pharmaceuticals, medical devices, petrochemicals, and regulated manufacturing environments. I bring a proven track record in leading process technology, technology transfer, and manufacturing optimisation, delivering complex programmes that drive performance, compliance, and business value. I combine deep technical expertise with strong leadership capability, developing high-performing teams and influencing across all levels of an organisation—both with and without formal authority. My approach balances strategic thinking with hands-on problem-solving, enabling robust decision-making and consistent delivery in complex environments. My experience spans the full product lifecycle, from R&D and pilot scale through to commercial manufacturing. I have led end-to-end technology transfer, process validation, and scale-up activities across multiple dosage forms, working closely with global partners, CDMOs, and cross-functional teams to ensure successful and compliant delivery. Currently, as MSAT Manager at GMP Healthcare, I lead MSAT function supporting manufacturing partnerships and CDMO engagements, ensuring technical readiness, capacity alignment, and regulatory compliance. I drive complex change control and lifecycle management activities, while implementing structured governance frameworks to improve delivery timelines, decision-making, and operational performance. Previously at Reckitt, I led formulation sciences, and pilot plant - supporting large-scale GMP environments and major capital programmes, including the £105M Science & Innovation Centre. I have extensive experience in validation strategy (IQ/OQ/PQ), facility start-up, and embedding quality systems, alongside delivering continuous improvement through Lean Six Sigma methodologies. I am a resourceful and motivated leader with extensive experience managing diverse, cross-functional teams. I am recognised as a trusted technical expert in scale-up and process development, supporting formulations across a broad healthcare portfolio.
Leading the Manufacturing Sciences & Technology function, driving the technical development, scale-up, and lifecycle management of pharmaceutical dosage forms including liquids, creams, ointments, and gels from laboratory through to commercial manufacture. Delivery of end-to-end technology transfer and scale-up programmes, ensuring robust, scalable processes, validation readiness, and right-first-time execution. Design and execution of experimental programmes to support product and process development, while troubleshooting complex manufacturing challenges to improve process capability, product quality, and equipment effectiveness. Strengthen manufacturing performance and supply resilience through targeted optimisation, risk mitigation, and supplier capability development. Collaborate cross-functionally with QA, QC, Regulatory, Engineering, and Supply Chain teams to drive alignment, accelerate delivery timelines, and ensure compliant, efficient outcomes. Manage third-party partners (CROs, CMOs, CDMOs), enhancing technical oversight, consistency, and adherence to global regulatory standards. Author and approve critical GxP documentation and support successful regulatory inspections and audits across MHRA, EMA, and FDA frameworks. Operate within GMP environments to deliver innovative, compliant manufacturing strategies that enable business growth and continuity of supply.
Led a multi-disciplinary technical function across OTC R&D, science platforms, and GMP pilot plant operations within the Science & Innovation Centre, supporting 50+ scientists across a 2,200 m² facility. Enabled end-to-end product development, scale-up, and lifecycle delivery across a complex consumer healthcare portfolio. Drove cross-functional programmes from development through to manufacturing, partnering with Quality, Regulatory, Supply Chain, Engineering, and external CMOs to ensure technical readiness, robust processes, and continuity of supply. Acted as SME for formulation, pilot plant operations, and process scale-up, resolving complex technical challenges and supporting successful technology transfer. Managed GMP pilot plant operations, including asset care, preventative maintenance, KPIs, and cost optimisation to improve reliability and performance. Delivered continuous improvement initiatives (Lean Six Sigma) to enhance yield and process capability. Strengthened quality systems through Veeva eQMS implementation and reinforced safety and risk management (COSHH, PUWER, RCA). Recognised for developing high-performing teams, influencing stakeholders, and delivering scalable, compliant solutions aligned to business and manufacturing strategy.
Led validation, engineering, and capital delivery activities for the £105M Science & Innovation Centre, including facility construction, asset transfer, and operational readiness of GMP pilot plant and development equipment. Managed end-to-end qualification of manufacturing systems (URS, IQ, OQ, PQ) and validation lifecycle (VP, VMP), ensuring compliance with global regulatory standards (FDA, MHRA). Delivered engineering oversight for equipment design, FAT/SAT execution, and process integration, ensuring robust, scalable manufacturing capability to support development through to commercialisation. Acted as a key technical lead during regulatory audits and inspections, maintaining high standards of GMP compliance and inspection readiness. Drove continuous improvement of the Quality Management System, strengthening change control, CAPA, and root cause analysis processes to enhance operational performance and compliance. Established and tracked KPIs for validation and engineering performance, enabling data-driven decision-making. Promoted a strong safety and engineering culture through structured risk management (PUWER, RCA) and asset care principles. Recognised for combining engineering expertise with validation leadership to deliver reliable, compliant manufacturing systems aligned to business and regulatory expectations.
Technical leader in petrochemical process development, with extensive experience in taking proprietary technologies from concept through to commercial implementation. Skilled in designing and executing experimental programmes across lab, pilot, and full-scale operations, with a focus on process optimisation, product quality, and equipment effectiveness. Proven ability to manage technology packages within stage-gated capital project environments, including development of PFDs, P&IDs, and commissioning strategies. Experienced in operating within COMAH-regulated sites, leading HAZOP and LOPA studies, and managing third-party partners (CROs/CMOs) under strict confidentiality agreements. Strong global collaboration record across teams in the UK, US, and China.
Process optimisation and continuous improvement specialist with a strong background in the chemicals and edible oils industry. Experienced in delivering lean manufacturing initiatives and ISO 9001/14001-compliant projects to enhance operational efficiency and sustainability. Skilled in developing technical solutions for both new and existing product lines, supporting business-critical manufacturing. Proven ability to troubleshoot complex production issues and provide expert support to commercial operations. Collaborative project leader, working across manufacturing, HSE, engineering, and quality teams to deliver impactful results. Experienced in evaluating alternative feedstocks, business continuity planning, and supplier risk mitigation to ensure supply chain resilience and product stability.