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Jan. 2024 - Sep. 2024
Alder Hey Children's HospitalInnovation & AIHQ: Strategic & Commercial Advisor
Oct. 2018 - Sep. 2022Liverpool, United KingdomI worked closely with the executive of the innovation team to support the development of innovation strategy and commercialisation processes. I also focussed on enhancing the pipeline of operations, and led several life sciences and MedTech projects with clinical entrepreneurs; instigated the strategic development of the award winning "AI-HQ" team to provide digital developments, data science and machine learning, automating processes in regulated settings. I coached and mentored staff in innovation consultancy roles, and provide direct support in raising investment, grant funding, and delivering commercialisation services (e.g. negotiating license agreements etc.).
SciTech Innovation LimitedFounder & Strategy Consultant
Apr. 2017LiverpoolSupport for SMEs to grow and scale by taking a strategic approach to innovation.
NovaStartup Consultant
Dec. 2016 - Oct. 2018Liverpool, Merseyside, United KingdomIdentified and nurtured target investments, supported the negotiation of investment deals, liaised with clinical founders in managing the development of life sciences-based new products / business initiatives; assisting with the delivery of workshops and Start-up School, completing due diligence, overseeing compliance and deal. Supported a range of diverse medical based start-ups: Lumii (cardiac rehabilitation), CLIK Audio (audiology screening and diagnostics), and Kalgera (detecting dementia in financial transactions) and Bloom (a digital app to support the completion of a Nurse Revalidation process). Also worked with ORCHA: supported early operational and product development, liaising with the Founder to devise technical solutions. Worked with many startup founders during this time, and mastered Agile and Lean Startup approaches.
Horizon SciTechDirector / Cofounder
Sep. 2015 - Apr. 2023Liverpool, United KingdomInnovation Consultancy: supported a vast range of individual clients and organisations from diverse operational backgrounds in creating and commercialising products / services, enabling the growth of impact, operations, and customer engagement. Provided guidance on defining commercial strategy, creating feasibility studies, and navigating start-up processes across innovative offerings, predominately across healthcare and technical sectors. Undertaken due diligence and supported the completion of grant applications for clients. Also worked on the EU Ambient Assisted Living Programme: ENSAFE Project.
SBRI HealthcareTechnical Assessor - SBRI Healthcare Programme
Aug. 2015 - Oct. 2019London, England, United KingdomDelivered technical assessments for hundreds of innovation grant applications covering a range of technology areas, completing technical / commercial due diligence for SBRI grant applications, and regularly participated in interview panels. This experience greatly enhanced my ability to write and win high quality grant applications, as well as identify common pitfalls in innovation projects.
ICE Creates LtdHead of Organisational Development & Digital
Jul. 2014 - Aug. 2015Birkenhead, MerseysideSpearheaded progressive changes within digital teams, underpinning organisational development. Provided guidance on creating impactful strategy, devising business plans, proactive leadership, promoting positive workplace culture and values, and nurturing talent. Devised and implemented Lean change programmes for a range of public sector / NHS clients, utilising rich picture and clean language methodologies to create a unique engagement strategy. Led a number of transformational change programmes for clients. Wrote a detailed literature review and strategy development guide for risk and crisis management using social media for public health organisations across Europe, which was published by the ECDC.
Greenovate! EuropeNon Executive Director
Jun. 2013 - May. 2014Brussels Metropolitan AreaGreenovate Europe is a network of organisations supporting sustainable innovation across Europe and beyond. I was a NED for 12 months and participated in board meetings and advised on the strategic development of the organisation. See https://greenovate-europe.eu/
Knowledge Acceleration and Responsible Innovation Meta-network (KARIM)Advisory Board Chair
Jan. 2010 - Dec. 2010Paris, Île-de-France, FranceThis was an international project led by the Centre Francilien de l'Innovation (Paris): the strategic aim of the project was to influence policy at all levels and increase investment in transnational innovation support and technology transfer across North West Europe. I regularly chaired the advisory board when they met at various locations across NWE, and provided feedback and recommendations to the project board. See https://keep.eu/projects/7042/Knowledge-Acceleration-and-R-EN/
C-Tech InnovationDirector of Innovation and Management Consulting
Aug. 2008 - Jul. 2014Capenhurst, Chester, UKManaged the delivery of technology centred business consultancy within the UK / EU, leading team of 20+ consultants, managing P&L, recruitment and staff development, implementing appraisal and quality management systems. Supported the commercialisation of technologies, promoting and delivering swift operational growth. Developed, funded, and delivered a range of innovation programmes regionally and nationally, and internationally, including Knowledge to Innovate, WM Innovation Service, NWDA Innovation Vouchers Scheme, Environment KTN, NW Eco Innovation Programme, KARIM programme etc. I also worked with >100 businesses providing innovation consultancy and coaching services. As a member of the management team, I helped grow T/O from ~£1m to ~£5m+ in six years, of which £2.8m was for innovation consultancy services with strong margins.
Mouchel ParkmanHead of Performance and Improvement - Impact Partnership
Sep. 2006 - Aug. 2008RochdaleAs a key member of the management team, I implemented new financial systems, quality and environmental management systems. I instigated a programme of systems thinking, continual improvement, and performance management, and was responsible for monitoring and delivering contractual performance targets, including cost and quality targets, and efficiency savings across all services. I regularly reported to a number of stakeholders including the executive team, and Rochdale MBC Councillors. I also developed a novel approach to assessing risk management processes across RMBC, which was subsequently adopted across other councils in GMC. I won an award for delivering service improvements in a number of council run services.
British Quality FoundationUK Quality Award Assessor
Jan. 2005 - Dec. 2005LondonVoluntary Assessor for the UK Quality Award in 2005. Assessed the Award Winners Ricoh in Telford, which was a pleasure and a big learning opportunity. We delivered our report to the management team as well as members of the Japanese board at the end of a week long assessment, and despite the high levels of excellence achieved, they were extremely keen to understand where they could improve.
Mouchel ConsultingHead of Performance and Improvement - 2020 Liverpool
Sep. 2003 - Aug. 2006LiverpoolAs a key member of the management team, I implemented new financial systems, quality and environmental management systems, and gained accreditation to the BQF's Committed to Excellence Scheme. I instigated a programme of continual improvement and performance management, and was responsible for monitoring and delivering contractual performance targets, including cost and quality targets, and efficiency savings across all services. I also created and led the implementation of an innovation programme.
Parkman PLCManagement Consultant / Project Manager
Nov. 2000 - Aug. 2003Bristol, United KingdomI spent 3 years working with the head of strategic consultancy to implement corporate and financial management systems, map and develop company and project processes, and create a culture of performance improvement. I subsequently developed the financial reports, user manuals, and training programmes for the new systems. I developed a monthly KPI pack for the executive team, and supported the development of strategic initiatives and projects. I undertook significant research into the education sector, and worked with the executive team to deliver a new business unit. This included some small acquisitions, bidding for contracts, and supporting the development of the BU leadership.
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