Experienced R&D Director. Phil has been with AlgiPharma for the last ten years developing alginate technology for multiple medical indications including inhalation delivery of therapeutics for lung diseases. He gained his doctorate at the University of Leicester, UK in 1990, and moved to Norway in 1993 to pursue his postdoctoral research interests in glycoconjugate biochemistry and cell biology. He has a broad range of experience spanning 16 years in academic research and over 19 years in commercial diagnostics and pharmaceutical industry in both research and management roles. He is co-inventor on 11 patents granted and pending and has co-authored over 60 peer reviewed articles in international medical and biochemical journals. Fluent in Norwegian and a more than average interest in the great outdoors in both winter and summer.Recently published a book of contemporary verse ALL SHAPES AND SIZES, available from Amazon and Norwegian booksellers (Ark.no and Norli.no). ISBN 9788284510699.Specialties: Healthcare pharmaceuticals and diagnostics, R&D, Respiratory and Infectious disease, Biofilm infections, Microbiology, Neurology, Oncology, Cardiology, In Vitro Medical Diagnostics, Molecular Diagnostics, Project and Line Management.Strong networking and interpersonal skills, leveraging cooperation and teamwork across department/national borders.Organized approach and execution, starter and finisher.Clear communicator, both written and verbal.Pragmatic and systematic approach to troubleshooting.