To lead the development, delivery and evaluation of a healthcare professional strategy and an implementation plan which supports the delivery of best practice, person centred health care to people with asthma.

I founded Blueberry Healthcare Communications and set out on a vision of the transformation of healthcare communications to become truly customer focused. What this has meant is focusing on opportunities that allow me to apply strategic planning and design thinking to healthcare challenges and deliver on both user needs and organisation goals. My ideal brief will spark something in me: a curiosity to understand a problem, a challenge which I can help to solve, a desire to do things… Show more I founded Blueberry Healthcare Communications and set out on a vision of the transformation of healthcare communications to become truly customer focused. What this has meant is focusing on opportunities that allow me to apply strategic planning and design thinking to healthcare challenges and deliver on both user needs and organisation goals. My ideal brief will spark something in me: a curiosity to understand a problem, a challenge which I can help to solve, a desire to do things differently, an environment I can learn in.I’ve worked in short-term contracts with biopharma companies and agencies, provided one-off support on projects and enjoy long-term relationships consulting with product teams. I’m someone who likes to think, plan and design, but is also comfortable “rolling up my sleeves” and collaborating with teams in tactical implementation. I bring a lot of different skills to the table, enjoying a role which allows me to bring these elements together. Show less

In this 12-month contract I was responsible for two major workstreams, as well as more broadly supporting the account service team and business development goals.• Content Strategist and Content Lead for a digital transformation project for a biopharmaceutical company client, delivered by a cross-agency team within WPP, within an agile environment.• Medical Communications Consultant supporting the Ogilvy Health team’s partnership with the medical team at a global pharmaceutical… Show more In this 12-month contract I was responsible for two major workstreams, as well as more broadly supporting the account service team and business development goals.• Content Strategist and Content Lead for a digital transformation project for a biopharmaceutical company client, delivered by a cross-agency team within WPP, within an agile environment.• Medical Communications Consultant supporting the Ogilvy Health team’s partnership with the medical team at a global pharmaceutical company. Show less

Leadership of the specialist-focused account service team of six and collaboration with the GAD of consumer team for cross-department management.• Responsible for the day-to-day management of key client accounts.• Supportive role to team’s accounts from a more strategic and medical education focus. • Drive positive client relationship development across multi-functional teams. • Responsible for management of revenue target of $3million. • Identification of business… Show more Leadership of the specialist-focused account service team of six and collaboration with the GAD of consumer team for cross-department management.• Responsible for the day-to-day management of key client accounts.• Supportive role to team’s accounts from a more strategic and medical education focus. • Drive positive client relationship development across multi-functional teams. • Responsible for management of revenue target of $3million. • Identification of business development opportunities including organic business growth, new revenue streams, pitching and proactive idea presentation.Key achievement: work on Neulasta creative campaign was recognised as a finalist/highly commended at the 2019 Effies and PRIME Awards. Show less

Applying strategic insight to the development and implementation of medical education programs, events and tools for the haematology/oncology business unit.Responsible for:- insight generation- educational platform development- programme planning and execution- evaluation, follow-up and reporting.Active membership of two brand teams, including involvement in 2018 planning cycle bringing planning of education to the core activities.

• Responsible for the leadership and operational management development of the Australian office of a global medical communications agency.• Accountable for the overall financial management of the business, including budget and forecasting, monthly C&P and P&L commentary and reports for the Global Board. • As a trusted advisor, provided consultation on Australian and APAC healthcare projects from strategy and planning through to implementation. • Led cross-functional internal teams… Show more • Responsible for the leadership and operational management development of the Australian office of a global medical communications agency.• Accountable for the overall financial management of the business, including budget and forecasting, monthly C&P and P&L commentary and reports for the Global Board. • As a trusted advisor, provided consultation on Australian and APAC healthcare projects from strategy and planning through to implementation. • Led cross-functional internal teams and facilitated external multi-disciplinary groups to deliver successful, complex, multi-component programmes targeted at a range of healthcare stakeholders.• Maintained focus on sustained business development activities to ensure growth aligned with company KPIs, managing resourcing and balancing costs to achieve P&L targets. Show less

Leveraged scientific and commercial expertise to: provide strategic consultation to clients in the development and implementation of tactical plans; lead the delivery of projects which are planned and executed by the team, ensuring the delivery of high quality; actively pursue new business opportunities with existing or new clients to ensure adequate revenue growth to the Nucleus Group.

Effective management of a variety of high quality medical communications projects, ensuring efficient and timely implementation and support of business development activities.

As part of a group of 20 volunteers in 2001, we pioneered the new community-based peer-education programme for SPW South Africa. Utilizing non-formal teaching methods such as workshops, role-play and games, our aim was to develop the understanding of young members of the community on social issues such as self-esteem, gender and relationships.

Duties included using a variety of laboratory techniques, executing experiments and presentation of results. The placement provided a valuable insight into the world of research science and prepared me for my research I carried out as part of the fourth year of my degree course.