Biography
Mark Christie is a classically trained Pharmacologist with over 20 years experience in Pharma and Biotech sectors, with Fisons, Astra, Astrazeneca, Celltech and UCB. He has a background in inflammation & immunology research and is skilled in all stages of preclinical drug discovery, from target validation through to candidate selection.

In July 2009 he was awarded a part-time BBSRC Industrial Impact Fellowship 

Line management
 From Team Leader to Deputy Site Director level (5-150 staff)
 Objective setting, Performance management & Career Development
 Team building, Coaching, motivation & Leadership
 Downsizing, change management & value retention
 Budgeting, Health & Safety & other legislative compliance

Project Leadership
 Portfolio management, restructuring and strategic analysis
 Matrix management of large (35+), multifunctional project teams
 From initial concept through to development phases
 Delivery of project goals, budgets & timings
 Representation of project teams internally & externally

Business Skills
 Collaboration with patient advocate groups & charitable organisations
 Scientific Advisory Board and Portfolio Review expertise
 Experienced networker with academic and industry groups

mark.christie@akranim.co.uk