Archives: Speakers

Phil is a supply chain professional working exclusively in the clinical space for over 15 years. He has managed all aspects of clinical supply, packaging and labeling and distribution, IXRS setup and management. He has worked with the following companies: Rainier Therapeutics Aimmune Therapeutics Myovant Sciences Onyx Pharmaceuticals Elan Pharmaceuticals

Tom is currently serving as a Senior UAT Analyst for Bristol Myers Squibb. Most recently, he worked in clinical systems role for Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical, overseeing IRT, CTMS, eCOA, eConsent, CGM, and wearables systems and processes. Previously, he worked as an IRT senior project manager at Amgen, built and managed international technical support and data management teams, and worked as an IRT project manager, both at endpoint clinical. He has managed projects in the therapeutic areas of hematology & oncology, pain, bone, cardiovascular, and dermatology, from early-phase oncology through post-marketing studies. He graduated summa cum laude with a B.A in Philosophy and History from Florida Gulf Coast University, where he also earned an M.A. in English. He has published several articles on process improvement, change management, and making IRT concepts more accessible to sponsor study management personnel.

James is a Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability Executive at City accountants, Buzzacott. James’ responsibilities cover the spectrum of ESG and corporate responsibility within Buzzacott which involves working alongside teams across the firm to support the firm’s philanthropic objectives, diversity, and inclusion, as well as environmental sustainability. Having previously worked in volunteer management and fundraising/grant-making roles in the charity sector, James undertook an MSc in Corporate Responsibility & Sustainability at the University of London (Birkbeck).

John has been working to help businesses adopt better working practices for over 15 years, having provided information and digital management consultancy to some of the world’s leading global brands. John believes that technology should work for us, and not distract us from what is important.

With a background over 15 years in financial services & the Fintech accountancy sectors, Phil have worked for some of the largest and most innovative businesses in these industries, including Intuit, Natwest Banking Group, HSBC (as a consultant) and now Wolters Kluwer. Phil is a business and strategy contributor for Elite Business Magazine online, a serial podcast host, judge for UK Business Tech awards 2021/22 & the Global Tech awards 2022 , a public speaker (having spoken at Elite Business Live x3, Accountex x3, QuickBooks Get Connected, Customer Engagement Transformation Conference and more) and guested on numerous industry podcasts (Accounting Influencers, Humanise The Numbers, Advance Track) and webinars including with industry bodies such as the ACCA. During his previous role as Head of Customer Education, Phil built, designed and delivered the Capitalise education programme (both in person and self serve) working with over 1700 accountants in 3 years, from Top 25 through to leading niche and boutique firms across the UK and South Africa helping them implement funding as a service for their small business clients.