Creating a holistic R&D laboratory service for the DS Smith Innovation community, Paper & Packaging divisions. Harmonising the R&D laboratories in the flagship Kemsley Mill and Global Innovation centre - R8, research and development can be accelerated end-to-end encompassing recycling, fibre research, paper development, paper and board material analysis and innovation trials.All laboratory activities are in alignment with the R&D strategic portfolio, utilizing bespoke metrics to ensure health & safety, delivery, quality, and develop a strong culture of engagement and continuous improvement.

Established a professional, digitalised materials laboratory with state of the art instrumentation and IT connectivity, including tailoring a LIMS package for our corporate requirements. Developed all policies, procedures, processes, laboratory practises and method work instructions within a bespoke QMS which aligns to ISO17025.Manage laboratory team pipeline, capacity, throughput, professional development plans to ensure maximum productivity balanced with a happy, healthy work environment built on key principles.Manage quarterly financials, shipping & customs, corporate plans, including commercial value and strategic investment. Present to Senior Directors Board for Innovation and R&D with key KPIs, targets, achievements and risks & issues.

Allergy Team Leader within Llanberis Research & Development department, reporting to Tarrytown, US. Lead and manage a team responsible for four concurrent new product development / customer product support projects. Responsible for priority assignment and resource planning on all workstreams to achieve deliverables. Provide technical oversight and support to all team members to ensure the highest quality product. This has been achieved using a GROWs coaching, adapting management / leadership styles and core team values. Work closely with Senior Executives, communicating progress, involvement in innovative solutions which align to business scope, customer needs & budget agreement.Technical expert in bio-conjugation, change management, supply chain initiation and management, manufacturing product transfer, regulatory submissions.Involved in establishing the department through interviews, onboarding (training requirements), laboratory set-up with cross-departmental initiatives.

Investigational lead scientist in four new product development projects on automated IMMULITE platform from conception to establishing & verifying customer claims / specifications of performance attributes. I managed the daily activities of reports to ensure correct design, conducting and analysis, with experimental rigor under aggressive deadlines.Provided technical oversight and collaboration surrounding complex multi-variable issues and workflow management, under IVDR / ISO13845.Utilised project management skills to monitor resource planning, milestones, throughput and improve labortory efficiencies. Responsible for procurement, raw material planning, manufacturing production requests, data analysis, design of experiment (DOE), technical rationale, risk management, stakeholder presentations, onboarding trainer / coach, design change documentation, improvement initiatives, cross-departmental communication.

Deliver high-quality teaching to undergraduate (BSc) & post-graduate (MSc) students via lectures, workshops, tutorials and practical laboratory training. Project leader for the innovation of the undergraduate laboratory practical teaching course, bringing state of the art techniques, skills and knowledge.Implemented and ran a new BSc final year project for 30 students, based on method development, quality control, data analysis and validation. Marked formal written + oral presentations.Collaborative work with colleagues to improve course material and apply student feedback. Administrative tasks to assist with running of the department, adhering to GDPR.

Technical expert within PR&D contract research organization, working in a fast-paced environment on active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and intermediates.Highly independent and pro-active Lead Scientist, responsible for the manufacture of x3 multi-kilogram batches within the site pilot plant. Perform unit operations such as reactions, distillation, crystallization, filtration, in-process checks and drying in controlled GxP environment for clinical trials.Excellent communicator to clients and collaborators, updating project progress on a weekly basis via video conferences and written reports.Operational hazard assessment was performed incorporating: DSC, TGA, XRPD, RC-1 and RSD analysis.Worked closely with quality functions and analytical department to ensure appropriate validated release method for analysis & ensure compliance with all documentation and regulations (REACH, ICH, GxP).