Natalie Lydon

Research and project professional with nearly 20 years' experience across healthcare, pharmaceutical, higher education and regulated research environments, including extensive experience coordinating complex research and multi-stakeholder projects. Highly experienced in working to strict regulatory and medical requirements, including GMP and GCP guidelines, with knowledge of ICH. Strong scientific background with a Master’s in Chemistry and proven experience in project planning, protocol and study design, research delivery, data analysis and reporting, as well as quality and audit compliance.

Highly organised and detail-focused, with experience managing project documentation, timelines, KPI tracking, budgets and stakeholder management across complex projects. Now seeking a role where I can apply my scientific, research and project coordination experience to meaningful work and continue to develop my career.

Primary Care Coordinator - Hull York Medical School

(2024-06)

Coordinate multi-site NHS clinical placement programmes, ensuring quality, compliance and consistent learner experience.

• Manage complex placement and quality data across primary care, hospital and community settings, ensuring data accuracy and regulatory compliance.
• Produce reports and analysed trends to support quality assurance, service improvement and operational decision-making.
• Collaborate with NHS partners and academic teams to improve placement quality through evidence-based recommendations.
• Built strong relationships with placement providers, supporting continuous improvement through effective communication and problem-solving.
• Impact: Led enhancements to quality assurance processes, implemented SOP monitoring frameworks and created KPI and process tracking to strengthen overall ways of working and operational oversight.

Project Coordinator - The University of Hull

(2021-12 - 2024-06)

Coordinated a large multi-agency partnership (Humber Social Work Teaching Partnership), involving universities, local authorities, NHS and charities under Department for Education funding.

• Supported successful delivery against DfE-funded objectives and KPIs within defined timelines and governance requirements.
• Designed and implemented performance dashboards, tracking tools and budget monitoring systems to improve transparency and accountability.
• Produced formal impact reports and submissions to the Department for Education.
• Coordinated cross-organisational stakeholder meetings, training programmes and regional events to strengthen collaboration.
• Impact: Delivered two successful grant-based projects, enhanced partnership reporting accuracy, improved inter-organisational alignment and supported strategic decision-making.

Founder & Director - Parent & Baby Wellbeing Company

(2021-05 - 2026-02)

Founded and led a community wellbeing organisation, developing transferable leadership, operational and strategic expertise.

• Designed and delivered structured courses and workshops, embedding evaluation and continuous improvement. Ensuring the embedding of strict health regulations and guidelines.
• Managed financial planning, budgeting, compliance, safeguarding and GDPR processes.
• Developed digital communications, website, social media and engagement strategies.
• Transferable strengths: Independent leadership, self-motivated, service design, financial oversight, stakeholder engagement, relationship management & performance evaluation.

Global Systems & Best Practices Coordinator - Reckitt

(2019-12 - 2021-12)

Appointed into a newly created global role to strengthen governance and operational consistency across all sensory, consumer and insight teams, working with medicines and medical devices.

• Designed best-practice frameworks for research delivery aligned to BSI, ISO, regulatory and ethical standards. Liaising with internal Clinical Teams to optimise guidelines and WoW.
• Developed KPI dashboards and tracking tools to improve project tracking and visibility.
• Ensured compliance with strict BSI, ISO, medical, regulatory and ethical standards across multi-country projects, covering medicines and medical devices.
• Created onboarding materials and training resources to embed consistent global standards.
• Impact: Created a global best practice framework that aligned international teams, embedding regulatory and ethical standards and introducing monitoring and prioritisation systems.

Consumer & Sensory Insight Associate Team Leader - Reckitt

(2013-08 - 2019-12)

Delivered end-to-end qualitative and quantitative research and insight projects across healthcare and strictly regulated product categories, including medicines and medical devices.

• Designed mixed-method research studies, writing protocols and selecting appropriate qualitative and quantitative methodologies aligned to research objectives.
• Moderated structured interviews and facilitated small-group discussions to explore user behaviours, perceptions and unmet needs.
• Conducted thematic analysis and translated complex findings into structured reports and executive-level presentations, to support senior decision-making.
• Line managed and mentored junior team members, overseeing resource management.
• Impact: Continuously supported global product teams to deliver successful product launches.

Earlier Roles in R&D FMCG - Reckitt & Arch Chemicals

(2006 - 2013)

• Conducted research, insight, product development and compliance projects, as well as leading internal and external audits within regulated laboratory and healthcare environments.

Master’s - Chemistry - The University of Hull (2008)