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Dr Amanda Gladwin

A specialist in the integration of drug and diagnostic programmes, Amanda is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP) and Lean Sigma Green Belt with expertise in both drug and device development.

Amanda is recognised as a delivery-focused programme leader with a track record of managing complex, cross-functional projects and aligning execution with clinical, regulatory and business priorities.

Grace Harrod

With over 20 years of experience Grace brings deep expertise in tissue and molecular diagnostics, and the quality systems that keep clinical trial testing reliable.

Grace is recognised as a scientist who makes diagnostic testing work in practice, having led the clinical deployment of tests at trial sites across the US, Europe and Asia. Her focus is the integrity of the data that clinical decisions and regulatory submissions rest on.

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Dr James Dachtler

With expertise across multiple biopharma therapeutic areas and specialising in early phase clinical studies, James’ leadership, has led to the successful deployment of multiple Precision Medicine strategies, through to device approvals.

James is a renowned leader of complex Precision Medicine clinical trials, driven to deliver innovative solutions and meet the needs of stakeholders and patients.

Dr Maria Salman

Specialising in IVDR and companion diagnostics, Maria brings deep expertise in EU and US regulatory pathways and submissions.

Maria is recognised as a regulatory specialist who works across the whole product life-cycle and has prepared a wide range of submissions to regulators in both EU and US

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Anita Midha

Anita brings deep expertise in diagnostic programme management, companion diagnostic development, and regulatory submissions in addition to her background in Pharmacology.

Anita is recognised as a strategic programme leader with a track record of delivering complex diagnostic programmes to time and budget across multiple therapy areas and is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP) and Lean Six Sigma Green Belt.

Dr Simon Flint

With over 18 years of experience in the diagnostics industry, Simon brings deep experience in taking a device from idea to launch, and building the quality and regulatory systems that make that possible.

Simon is recognised as a practical leader with a track record of delivering technically complex projects across large teams and multiple stakeholders and holds an Executive MBA from the University of Würzburg.

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Joe Clune

A pioneer in the launch and commercialisation of Precision Medicines, Joe brings 30 years of pharma experience, working across the globe, to drive patient access to transformative medicines.

Under Joe’s leadership, diagnostic challenges have been overcome, clinical workflows established, and quality assured to ensure patient access to Precision Medicines

Dr Chris Shepherd

A leading oncology expert with 20+ years in Pharma / Biotech and academic research and a career spanning early and late-stage clinical development, Chris is a recognised expert in innovative clinical trial design.

Chris has served as Chief Development Officer for numerous novel oncology therapies entering first-in-human and proof-of-concept studies.

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Dr Emma Brown

In a career spanning drug & diagnostic development, Emma has held leadership roles driving companion diagnostic development and delivery of Precision Medicine strategies for complex Phase III clinical trials, specialising in IVDR.

With a pioneering mindset, she excels at tackling challenges, setting precedents, and developing innovative processes to optimise outcomes and efficiency.

Dr Jill Walker

With over two decades of experience in the pharmaceutical and healthcare industries, specialising in Precision Medicines, Jill brings deep expertise in biomarker discovery, clinical development, regulatory strategy, and commercialisation.

Jill is recognised as a strategic and visionary leader with a track record of managing complex projects, ensuring goals are not only met but exceeded.

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Julie Ramage

With over 30 years experience across labs, diagnostics and pharma, Julie brings deep expertise in how to get diagnostic performed in the real-world.

Julie is Principal and Founder of Harbor Precision Genomics Consulting, working where pharma, diagnostics and laboratories meet: ensuring patients get tested and the test result informs a treatment decision

Dr Gillian Ellison

With over 25 years of academic, diagnostic and pharma experience, Gillian brings deep expertise in diagnostic strategy, testing quality, and the practical deployment of tests in the clinic.

Gillian has contributed to the successful launch of several precision medicines and is recognised for her role in removing testing barriers for patients.