Strong R&D, quality and regulatory functions start with the right leadership, a clear strategy and teams that deliver. I can lead these functions for you, or help you build them.
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(Fractional) executive leadership for R&D, QA and Regulatory & Scientific Affairs Strategy and organisation design for R&D, QA and R&SA Running R&D, QA and R&SA as a contract research organisation High-performing teams A global network of local experts
(Fractional) executive leadership for R&D, QA and Regulatory & Scientific Affairs
Not every company needs, or can find, a full-time R&D, Quality Assurance (QA) or Regulatory & Scientific Affairs (R&SA) director. I can take on that role part-time or for a defined period.
- Developing and sharpening your R&D, QA and R&SA strategy
- Programme and product portfolio management
- People and team development
- Personal coaching and mentoring
- ISO certification and accreditation of instrumental and sensory analysis labs
Strategy and organisation design for R&D, QA and R&SA
R&D and quality only create value when they are built into the plans of the business. I help you connect the long term to the day-to-day.
- A 5-year strategy, a 3-year ambition plan and a 1-year annual operating plan (AOP)
- Alignment of long-term corporate strategy with mid-term category ambitions and short-term operating plans
- R&D, Quality and Regulatory organisations designed around the strategic, tactical and operational plans of the business
- A measurable return on investment (ROI) and return on human capital (ROHC) from R&D and Quality teams
- R&D and QA deliverables embedded in the mid- and long-term plans of the business
Running R&D, QA and R&SA as a contract research organisation
Treat your technical teams as a business within the business, with clear financial accountability.
- A profit centre within the company, with its own annual P&L statement
- A clear set of financial KPIs in the annual operating plan, endorsed by the CEO and the Board
High-performing teams
My strongest passion is developing people and watching them grow. I help you build teams that deliver, and keep the talent you have.
- Organisation design aligned with the overall business strategy
- Talent identification, development and retention
- Skills and competency training programmes
- Succession planning
A global network of local experts
For companies with production sites around the world: a network of local R&D, QA and R&SA experts that works as one team with the central organisation.
- Education and training of regional talent
- Secondments and business exposure
- Career planning and progression
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