Profile
Cambridge graduate and one of six selected for the GlaxoSmithKline (UK FTSE 100) commercial graduate programme in the UK; I have 2 1/2 years commercial experience as part of this programme involving 4 rotations around different business units and on external secondment. I hope to move to Singapore from May and take on a new role in sales, marketing or project management.
Education & Qualifications
Emmanuel College Cambridge (2010-2013)
Natural Sciences (Genetics), 2:1
Headington School Oxford (2003-2010)
4 A*s at A level in maths, chemistry, biology & history
Free Standing Maths Qualification (FSMQ) Grade A (A)
12 A*s at GSCE
School-leaving prizes for excellent academic achievement and public speaking
Career History
GlaxoSmithKline Commercial graduate programme
(Sept 2013-present)
Structured graduate-entry level programme involving 4 placements in different business units and training relevant to each role
External Affairs Manager, GlaxoSmithKline UK Pharmaceuticals
(Aug 2015- present)
Advocacy lead for a corporate public affairs campaign:
• Created target list of stakeholders including policy-makers, media professionals and influencers
• Developed key messages aligned to the business
• Drove the delivery of the campaign across the matrix team
Policy Advisor, Department of Business, Innovation & Skills
(External secondment, Feb-Aug 2015)
– Executive lead for a policy paper published on gov.uk, ‘supporting innovation and bringing forward life-saving treatments’ in the NHS, which describes how the English health & care system will make the most of the digital opportunity.
– Policy development:
• Established cross-Whitehall database of c.1000 companies in digital health sector as resource for UK Trade & Investment, BIS and the Department of Health
• Managed procurement & development of industry analysis study
• Researched policy options and presented in submission to Life Sciences Minister plus other briefings, speeches, papers
Commercial Associate, Research & Development Strategy Group, GlaxoSmithKline
(July 2014-February 2015)
– Identified high-potential scientific areas for early research focus for GSK
– Set up global scientific networks around these areas, securing senior buy-in and recruiting appropriate scientists to take on leadership roles
– Worked with each network to put in place objectives, identify and support resource challenges and share best practice globally
Marketing Executive, GlaxoSmithKline
(September 2013-July 2014)
– Respiratory product launch:
• Delivered digital and print advertising campaigns
• Developed and published scientific journal articles for specialised customer groups
• Produced internal communications campaign for sales force
• Team planner and regulatory submission coordinator
Other Significant Experience
– Treasurer, Stellar Alumni Society (June 2015-present); the Stellar alumni network is a not-for-profit society which aims to promote ethical leadership amongst its members, in business and in the wider population
– STEM ambassador (June 2014-present); member of a government-run scheme to promote tertiary education to children from disadvantaged backgrounds
– Business development & marketing internship, EUSA Pharma (now Jazz Pharmaceuticals), (summer 2012); I researched alternative indications for its orphan oncology drug and presented my findings to the management board
– Vice-President of Emmanuel College Students’ Union
Languages
– English (mother tongue)
– Intermediate Spanish (amongst top 10 candidates in UK at GSCE, grade A*) and intermediate french (Grade A* at GSCE)
Interests & Hobbies
– Netball: former Cambridge 1st team (blues) captain, I now play for a club in North London and set up a social team at work. Last May, I won the southern region league with my club and went to national play-offs. I am also a qualified netball coach
– Cycling: In summer 2014 I cycled a total distance of 1000 miles from France to Bosnia carrying all kit (including tent, cooking stove etc) and in 2015 I cycled around the Cape in South Africa.
– Mountain hiking: I have hiked in the Andes, climbed the Uchitel glacier in the Tien Shan mountains and trekked on the plains surrounding Son Kul lake in Kyrgyzstan
