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Vancouver, CA

Safety Syringes and Closed System Transfer Devices

Liverpool, Merseyside, GB

Developing a Point of Care test for Urinary Tract Infections

Boston, Massachusetts, US

Established manufacture of the complete binx io platform, enabling the world's first FDA approved, CLIA-waived POC PCR test for chlamydia and gonorrhea. Managed ongoing technology development by leading the company's engineering team and contract manufacturers.

London, GB

Developed and established supply chain for world's first fully portable PoC PCR device.

London, London, GB

London, London, GB

As a consultant in the Technology and Innovation Practice I have developed a variety of medical devices and consumer products as well as managed their verification and industrialisation. I have also run many projects including identifying and liaising with suitable medical device contract manufacturing companies in Europe, USA & Asia on behalf of.

London (left due to dept. relocation)I led the modification of an existing Dry Powder Inhaler through a device family extension programme and coordinated testing and performance investigations to support the necessary Type-II regulatory submission. I then managed the associated modification of the production line, and its subsequent transfer and.

Guildford, Surrey, GB

I developed and industrialised an applicator device for a topical treatment for erectile dysfunction. Samples of my novel design were used for Phase 3 clinical trials and allowed this small virtual company to start discussions with a major pharmaceutical company, resulting in a lucrative development agreement.

Exton, PA, US

left due to plant closure)I managed the commissioning, validation and production start up of a major Dry Powder Inhaler cleanroom manufacturing cell that comprised several moulding machines and an automated assembly and test line. I was the main contact for the customer, IVAX Pharmaceuticals, and managed the change control process for the device. I also.

I supported a senior patent attorney on technical matters concerning fuel cell technology and optical equipment. This taught me the basics of Intellectual Property language, process and strategy.

1 yr contract)I managed the tender review, supplier selection and pre-delivery qualification and validation of a suite of multi-cavity mould tools for the manufacture of GlaxoSmithKline’s Dry Powder Inhaler. As the main customer contact during the project, my support and communication was key in ensuring that Risdon-Pharma became one of GSK’s primary.

Working in the Innovations Department, I developed detailed designs for novel consumer packaging for a range of clients including Coca-Cola and Colgate-Palmolive. I also worked on the ergonomics and concept designs of drug delivery devices for a variety of major pharmaceutical clients in the ophthalmic treatment industry.

Shipley, GB

I developed the concept, manufacturing process development and work instructions for a new confectionery item to support a product relaunch. I also wrote, implemented and delivered training on quality procedures.

Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering With Management

A / B, Design Technology; Geography; Maths; Physics; French As, General Studies

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