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Interim manager

Work Experience

Independent Interim Manager
Dec 1998 to date

NHS Ventures
Jul 2003 to Sep 2003
Development of comprehensive design specifications to support commercialisation of IP

Imperial College Innovations, Chief Operating Officer Jan 2003 to May 2003
Managing operations for a start-up company developing novel cardio-vascular devices
·Negotiating and concluding contracts with development partners
·Planning and progressing development and testing of prototype models
·Supporting fundraising and business planning activities

Thermocore Medical Systems NV, Interim RA/QA Manager Jun 2002 to Sep 2002
Leading a start-up enterprise through the European regulatory process for an intra-vascular thermography system, managing Quality Systems, outsourced operations, CE Marking

IIT Ltd, Manchester, Operations Manager
Nov 2000 to Jun 2002
A small start-up company, developing an in vivo glucose measurement system.
·Managed R&D, operations, quality and regulatory functions with a team of five
·Successfully developed glucose biosensor from concept to clinical trial model
·Achieved ISO 9001/EN46001 certification and regulatory approvals for clinical trials

Sunrise Medical Ltd, Stourbridge, Interim Engineering Manager
Apr 2000 to Oct 2000
Global manufacturer of electro-mechanical patient lifting devices and walking aids
·Managed an engineering team through a transitional period
·Developed, CE Marked and introduced into production, new patient lifting devices
·Achieved significant cost reductions by re-engineering existing product lines

Zimmer Ltd, Swindon, European Operations Consultant
Dec 1998 to Apr 2000
Successfully developed European out-sourced supply chain of a major global medical device business to support a strategic cost reduction initiative.
·Managed technology transfer for out-sourced products
·Negotiated and implemented contracts, and commissioned new suppliers

Zimmer Ltd, Swindon
1985 to 1998
UK subsidiary of Zimmer Inc., a major US based corporation supplying high quality medical devices, at the time, part of Bristol-Myers Squibb, a US blue chip manufacturer and supplier of medical devices, pharmaceuticals and cosmetics.

Director and General Manager, Operations
Promoted 1996
Responsible for the UK manufacturing facility and site operations, with a team of 120 staff and a budget of £10M. I reported to the US based Senior V.P. Operations and Logistics
·Managed complex and varied production processes and operations
·Developed close customer relations and focus
·Achieved profitable business growth through new product introductions, cost reductions and improved delivery performance
·Introduced and developed Key Performance Indicators
·Introduced productivity initiatives and continuous improvement philosophies
-Improved productivity by 25%
-Reduced manufacturing costs by 16% over a 2-year period
-Shortened lead-times by 85% through JIT manufacturing and supply
·Implemented flexible working practices & improvements in employee relations
·Achieved purchased material cost reduction of 8% through consolidated supply agreements and other purchasing initiatives

Director, Technical Operations
Promoted 1993
A wide-ranging role, with both direct responsibilities and matrix co-ordination of key functions
·Managed Production, Engineering, Facilities, Purchasing and Product Development
·Successfully expanded operations following European plant rationalization
·Introduced cellular manufacturing operations and Kaizen programme
·Achieved ISO 9001/EN46001 certification

Technical Manager
1985 to 1993
Reporting to the Director, Technical Operations, a product development role expanded to include QA, Regulatory Affairs, Technology Transfer and management of special processes
·Planned and implemented major investment programmes
·Introduced CAD/CAM and other new technologies
·Co-ordinated MRP II implementation and integration with existing systems
·Developed and introduced to market a new product portfolio
·Installed and commissioned Cleanroom operations
·Implemented a Quality System and achieved certification to government guidelines

My early career also included engineering roles with Viggo (1982-1985), a manufacturer of high-volume sterile single-use medical devices, now part of Becton Dickinson.

Education

MBA (Open University) completed October 2001
BSc (2i) Materials Science (University of Bath)
Member of the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining, MIMMM
Chartered Engineer, CEng
Listed on the National Business Link register of consultants

Skills

A seasoned Interim Manager with 25+ years medical device manufacture and development experience gained in a variety of senior technical roles with both start-up enterprises and global corporations. Key skills and experience includes:
·Experience of successful technical and operations management, encompassing, R&D, Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality Assurance and Regulatory Affairs in high, medium and low volume production environments
·Planning and executing major programmes and projects utilising diverse resources
·Extensive problem solving skills, using a broad technical and scientific knowledge base, a logical systems approach and drawing upon a wide range of techniques and methodologies
·Successful conversion of concepts into commercial reality, encompassing prototyping, pre-production development, validation, pilot and full scale production and regulatory approvals
·Setting and implementing operational, outsourcing and regulatory strategies
·Compilation of Technical Dossiers for CE Marking and clinical trial applications

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