Thomas Donnan

Lancaster University graduate in a BSc Hons in Biomedicine. Working in clinical research as an Assistant Study manager at MAC Clinical Research.

Ormskirk, England, United Kingdom

About

A resilient and highly motivated Biomedicine graduate who has a strong work ethic, keen to further develop my skills through commitment and an enthusiasm to extend my learning. During my placement year, I have spent a year at MAC clinical research in Merseyside. While on placement I have learn so much about running and the day to day of studies in clinical research. At working at MAC clinical research, I have spent most of my work on psychedelic research working with psilocybin, LSD and MDMA. This has exposed me to new frontiers of solutions to mental illnesses with a company to pioneer it. Furthermore, I have added many skills since on my placement which I will be able to use in my everyday life. I believe my work in the pharmaceutical industry has allowed me to work in an environment which I am at the front line working with patients to dispense the drugs that they need and given me a greater understanding on pharmaceutical drugs.

Experience

  • MAC Clinical Research (Full-time · 11 mos)
    • Assistant Study Manager
      Jan 2026 - Present · 6 mos

    • Clinical Trials Assistant
      Aug 2025 - Jan 2026 · 6 mos

  • Clinical Trials Assistant at MAC Clinical Research
    Aug 2023 - Aug 2024 · 1 yr 1 mo

  • Dispenser at Aspire Health Pharmacy
    May 2022 - Jul 2023 · 1 yr 3 mos

     Increased my awareness and understanding of the role of a pharmacist, the pharmaceutical industry and distributors, which will be valuable in my career aspirations.  Gained knowledge in a range of different drugs and their use for different symptoms.  Further developed my communication and customer service skills by speaking to many clients.  Gained experience in time pressured decision making and further developed my organisational skills.

  • Carer at Self-employed
    Aug 2020 - Jul 2021 · 1 yr

     Cared for my auntie, who had dementia, during COVID-19 after my uncle passed away.  Responsible for her daily care, including preparing meals, ensuring she took her medication, helping her with stairs and keeping her company.  Increased my understanding of the emotional impact of dementia and new drugs that deal with certain genetic diseases.

  • Kitchen porter/Chef at El Padrino
    Apr 2018 - Jan 2021 · 2 yrs 10 mos

     Part-time job which in a high-pressure environment in which time management, organisation skills and flexibility was extremely important.  Due to my reliability, hard-work and commitment, I was trained alongside the chef and prepared meals during busy periods.