Programme Manager with 8 years of experience
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Results-driven project and programme management professional with extensive experience delivering complex strategic initiatives across healthcare, pharmaceutical, public-sector, research, and regulated environments. Skilled in leading multidisciplinary teams, managing stakeholders at all organisational levels, and delivering programmes through the full project lifecycle from initiation and planning through to implementation, governance, and benefits realisation. Experienced in coordinating large-scale transformation activity, managing risks, budgets, resources, suppliers, and dependencies, while ensuring delivery against strategic objectives, timelines, and quality standards.
Currently operating within a global pharmaceutical environment at Eli Lilly, supporting programme governance and operational delivery across multiple strategic workstreams within a highly regulated setting. Previous experience includes leading complex transformation programmes within Merseyside Police, managing clinical research activity during a PhD at the University of Liverpool, and working within healthcare and scientific environments at Public Health Wales.
Strong background in governance, stakeholder engagement, change management, reporting, and continuous improvement, with the ability to communicate complex information clearly and influence across cross-functional teams and senior leadership groups. PRINCE2 qualified with experience applying structured project management methodologies across waterfall and agile delivery environments.
Combines strong analytical capability, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills with a collaborative and proactive approach to leadership. Passionate about delivering meaningful organisational change, improving operational performance, and supporting innovation across complex environments.
Experienced project and programme management professional with a strong track record of delivering complex initiatives across healthcare, pharmaceutical, public-sector, and research environments. Currently working at Eli Lilly Pharmaceuticals, supporting programme governance and operational delivery across multiple strategic workstreams within a highly regulated global organisation. Responsible for coordinating cross-functional teams, managing risks and dependencies, supporting stakeholder engagement, and ensuring delivery against strategic objectives, governance standards, and operational priorities.
Previously worked as a Senior Project Manager at Merseyside Police, leading large-scale transformation programmes involving organisational change, governance oversight, stakeholder management, and multi-project coordination across complex operational environments. Successfully managed delivery plans, reporting, risks, issues, and communications while supporting senior leadership teams and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
Prior experience includes working as a Senior Laboratory Scientist and Research Assistant at Public Health Wales, developing strong analytical, research, and governance skills within evidence-based healthcare environments. During a PhD in BioEngineering and Data Science at the University of Liverpool, managed clinical research activity involving patients at St Paul’s Eye Hospital, coordinating multidisciplinary stakeholders, clinical trial processes, governance requirements, and patient engagement.
Experienced in project lifecycle management, governance, change management, stakeholder communication, business improvement, and strategic delivery. PRINCE2 qualified with strong organisational, analytical, and leadership skills, and a proven ability to deliver results within complex and highly regulated environments.
PhD Biomedicine & Data Science
