I possess a comprehensive understanding of the international GMP regulatory requirements surrounding pharmaceutical quality assurance and product development and have extensive experience in meeting these requirements during my career. My experience includes the development, manufacturing, quality control and the authorised release of sterile and non-sterile pharmaceutical products. I have a long track record of successfully executing tactical operating plans and I have a long history of delivering complex projects within demanding deadlines and budgets. The development projects I lead always meet international regulatory standards. I have an extensive academic career; I possess an Honours Degree in Chemistry and a Masters of Research in Molecular Engineering. My PhD in Pharmacy was funded by GlaxoSmithKline and I completed my research and received my doctorate in 2002 from Manchester University. I have been involved in several projects and my work has been published on a number of occasions. I am a strong communicator with exemplary interpersonal skills which allows me to build effective, long lasting relationships with clients, colleagues and external stakeholders. In my field, there is extensive liaison with regulatory bodies and external stakeholders and thus one must be able to communicate effectively and build a rapport with these individuals and attempt to foster an open dialogue to improve the environment the company is operating within. I have worked in a myriad of different countries and companies which has given me a key insight into the culture of different companies and organisations. This allows me to effectively lead a team of talented individuals from a range of different backgrounds and I can ensure everyone within my team operates at their maximum capability by ensuring that each individual knows how important their role is to the projects overall success.