An innovative, versatile, people-oriented R&D leader with 20 years defining innovation strategy & delivering complex £multi-million global products with excellence in B2B & B2C health care (pharmaceuticals, medical devices and biocides) and FMCG beauty care (including Olay, Wella, Clairol & Hugo Boss). Highly skilled in all aspects of project life cycle management from conception to launch, with a proven record of driving innovation, marketing excellence and regulatory compliance through deep consumer insight, strategic direction and stakeholder management. Exceptional skills in problem solving, risk/resource management and challenging the norm with an infectious “can do” attitude. A strong collaborator known for leading and developing diverse global multi-functional teams, bringing them together to deliver beyond expectations. What I'm known for:• Early product strategy (including pipeline drug development)• End-to-end portfolio & project life cycle management • Generating deep customer insight & translating into actionable solutions• Business process creation & change management• Organisational capability building• Building strong diverse teams, empowering people to be their bestKey Skills & Experience:• Resource, KOL, and stakeholder management upto board level• Navigating pharmaceutical, medical device, biocide & cosmetic regulations• Delivering NPD innovation to ISO 13485 & ISO 9001 quality standards• Defining & executing innovation/business strategy & multi-year IMP• Proficient in MS Office, Project and applying PRINCE2 and Agile principles to programme management• Qualitative & quantitative insight generation, translating to winning brands/products• Concept development, creative marketing claims and technical substantiation expert• Excellent skills in problem-solving, communication, collaboration and influencing