Accomplished senior industry physician in the pharmaceutical and medical device sectors in small and large companies in the UK and the US. Broad expertise in cardiovascular and anti-infective drugs, biologics, and devices in cardiac/vascular surgery, general surgery, women’s health, haemostasis. |
Curriculum Vitae
BSc(Hons), MBBS (MD), MS, FRCS(Eng), FRCS(Ed)
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Accomplished industry physician with senior level experience in the pharmaceutical and medical device sectors in small and large companies in the UK and the US. Executive with in-depth knowledge of clinical development and regulatory strategy including frequent interaction with FDA and European agencies. Key contributor to strategy and execution of NDA and sNDA submissions. Respected, hands-on leader of clinical and biostatistical teams. Participant member of company board with broad understanding of commercial environment. Broad therapeutic expertise in cardiovascular and anti-infective drugs, biologics, and devices in cardiac/vascular surgery, general surgery, women’s health, wound healing and haemostasis. Medically trained in the UK as a cardiovascular surgeon with significant time spent in the clinical setting. Experienced as an investigator in clinical trials, combined with qualifications in scientific research, supported by a strong track record of academic achievement. Enjoys the challenge of linking clinical and scientific data with communication that leads to changing behavior in the market place. Thrives in a setting of informal, fast-paced interaction.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2004 – Present VP Clinical Development
Specialty biopharmaceutical company focused on the development of acute care cardiovascular products.
2000 – 2004 WW VP Clinical Development
Large global Medical Devices Company
2000-2001 European Clinical Trials Director
1999 – 2000 Medical Advisor/Clinical Project Leader
Large global pharma company UK HQ
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
Operating experience in adult cardiac and thoracic procedures
General Surgical Training 1990-1994
•MD in 1990
•Anatomy Lecturer
•Three years experience in General Surgery, Orthopaedics and Trauma, Accident and Emergency and Cardiothoracic Surgery
EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL TRAINING
FRCS (Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons, England), 1994
FRCS (Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh), 1994
Both examinations for the surgical fellowship passed at first attempt
MS (Master of Surgery), 1998 University of London,
Thesis: An in vitro model of ischaemia-reperfusion injury in murine myocardium: The role of nitric oxide.
MB BS (MD), London, 1990
University of London,
BSc (Hons), First Class Physiology, 1987
University of London,
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE AND ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS
Various research awards and academic prizes
1999-2001 Diploma in Pharmaceutical Medicine Course, University of Wales
PUBLICATIONS
Multiple publications in various scientfic and clinical journals (available on request) |
