Bio

Has worked for seven years in the UK health service before moving to industry to continue his research interests in immunoassay technology, initially at Amersham International and then at Serono Diagnostics. Subsequently pursued a 15-year career outside the UK, living and working in France, Germany, and the US, as well as working on several significant projects in Japan. During that time, worked with Abbott Diagnostics, becoming Director of European Area Quality & Regulatory, and with Boston Scientific where he was European Vice President Quality Assurance, Clinical & Regulatory Affairs. A recognised expert in European medical device regulations and has represented European industry on the Steering Committee, and in Study Groups, of the Global Harmonisation Task Force (GHTF). Now combines consulting with academic work at Cranfield University where he is Course Director for the MSc in Medical Technology Regulatory Affairs. Trained clinical biochemist with a PhD from St Mary's Hospital Medical School in London.