A highly productive scientist with 17 years experience in lead discovery and lead optimisation research working for Organon biosciences. I have a considerable knowledge of pharmacology, several therapeutic areas and a variety of lab skills. I Communicate openly and informatively at all levels and have continually demonstrated exceptional team working skills in cross-functional teams and collaborations.Responsibilities:•Perform in vitro assays: Testing unique chemical entities in assays developed for specific project area.•Succesfully developed and implemented a range of novel assays across a range of platforms.•As Controlled drugs officer: ensure that operating standards are maintained to ensure company compliance with Home Office license•Generate reports as required.•Accomplished in the use of Microsoft suite of programs plus a variety of data analysis packages and internally developed software.• Present data at internal meetings: updating on progress of projects.•Experinced in the use of a variety of stable cell lines.•Comply with all company safety regulations and procedures.Achievements:•Multiple assays successfully developed and screens performed.•Co- author of several scientific publications.•Co-author of several posters presented at international pharmaceutical conferences.•Author of internal scientific reports.•Member of project team responsible for identification of novel drug which was developed into a new medicine.•Identified compounds in target assays that progressed to lead candidates and development candidates.•Identified compounds with selectivity issues to stop or re-direct compound progression.•Trained temporary staff to a level where they were autonomous in several lab techniques and progressed to permanent employment within the company.•Coached undergraduate students to achieve pass results with final year project.Specialties: In-vitro high throughput screening.Assay development.Enzyme kinetics and screening.