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HOF ConsultingManaging Director
Jan. 2024Medical Device Consultant @HOFConsulting | Strategy, Development, Regulatory (FDA/EU/UK), QMS, Manufacturing | Helping Innovators Achieve Market Success
Vectura Group plc.VP Device Development
Nov. 2020 - Jan. 2024Cambridge, England, United Kingdom
KIND CONSUMER LIMITEDChief Technical Officer
Apr. 2017 - Nov. 2020London, United KingdomDirected setting of mission and purpose of company, execution of strategic and organisational planning, financial management, fundraising, and resource development. Supervised organisational projects and distribution channels. Undertook supply chain operations and R&D activities. Participated in board meetings and reported to the CEO. Key Achievements:
• Led the development and delivery of product pipeline that meets agreed brief and business case criteria.
• Achieved targeted product output through proper equipment as well as creative process design and parameters.
• Worked on respiratory delivery products and key drivers on consumer acceptance.
• Initiated an efficient product governance process and structure providing timely visibility on the portfolio status.
• Collaborated with marketing and research agencies on consumer, trade, market trends, and preferences.
• Recognised and generated patents and enhancements to existing IP with the patents team.
• Coordinated with development partners on the product, process, and analytical method development, along with the creation of material and equipment solutions to improve manufacturing.
• Managed FDA, MHRA, BSI and other global industry standards, ensuring compliance with all regulatory legislations and policy.
Nicoventures LtdHead of Product Development
Mar. 2016 - Apr. 2017London, United KingdomHeaded product development programmes from concept screening through delivery to launch, reporting to the Head of R&D. Managed categories covering next-generation NRT’s including aerosol, vapour, mist, products, aimed at reducing harm to consumers and people wish to reduce or stop smoking. Key Achievements:
• Enlarged licensed product portfolio, maintaining compliance with all applicable regulations and coordinating support from development partners, executed through strategic suppliers.
• Acquired approval through internal governance to finance and implement major improvements, leading discussions with MHRA, business partners, and stakeholders.
• Partnered with legal, finance, and business development teams to transfer a major product technology area from Nicovations to the legal patent holder.
GlaxoSmithKlineHead of Device Technology
Sep. 2007 - Mar. 2016Ware, HertfordshireSpearheaded 40 Technologists and Engineers based mainly in the UK, Europe, and North America, performing as a part of the technical leadership team in Global Manufacturing &Supply. Conducted a recruitment drive to hire competent people. Oversaw new product introduction and life cycle management of drug delivery, consumer healthcare, and medical devices totalling over £6 billion in sales (inhalers, nasal sprays, diagnostic cartridges, syringe/auto-injector systems, closures, applicators).
Key Achievements:
• Liaised with internal and external expertise to identify and execute business needs, leveraging device-product and equipment supplier interfaces.
• Re-engineered device technology to include global and remote teams simplifying interfaces with sites and suppliers, design teams, and injection moulding/automation engineers.
• Undertook remediation activities associated with the acquisition of French manufacturing site for safety syringe systems device products.
• Governed industrialisation activities associated with the introduction of a next generation DPI’s, pMDI’s, Autoinjectors and novel nasal sprays into moulder assemblers to meet technical and business criteria for the launch.
• Instituted innovative technologies in injection mould tooling/automation/design to drive the cost of goods benefits.
• Acted as the lead technical contact for dry powder inhalers globally with responsibility for the management of multiple projects across several sites and suppliers.
• Enabled the scale-up of the moulding and sub-assembly of the DPI supply chain to 130 million capacity.
• Cooperated with R&D on next-generation dry powder inhalers leading supplier selection RFQ’s/RFI’s.
GlaxoSmithKlineDevice Technology Manager/Director
Oct. 2000 - Sep. 2007Ware, Hertfordshire
Smith & NephewPrincipal Development Technologist
Jan. 1995 - Jan. 2000Hull, United Kingdom
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