Anjum Jahan
South Shields
Summary
I am a highly motivated Horizon Scanning Analyst with experience identifying and monitoring emerging health technologies, including novel and repurposed medicines, and MedTech innovations. I retrieve, analyse, and synthesise intelligence from diverse sources to support national stakeholders, contributing to the development of timely, actionable insights. I work collaboratively across research, technical, and analytical teams, supporting the refinement of workflows, outputs, and quality control processes. With a BSc in Biomedical Science, experience in bioinformatics and data interpretation, and hands-on involvement in dashboard development and generative AI tools, I bring strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a continuous-learning mindset to support innovation signal development.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Horizon Scanning Analyst
NIHR Innovation Observatory – Newcastle University
10.2022 - 11.2025
- Contributed to the delivery of horizon scanning outputs through data analysis, trend monitoring, and data visualisation for national stakeholders
- Reviewed literature, pipeline sources, regulatory announcements, and related materials to support the assessment of emerging health technologies
- Identified and monitored emerging health technologies supporting national reports and briefings, building strong relationships within industry to support this
- Contributed to the timely production of stakeholder briefings, working closely with colleagues to deliver high-quality outputs under tight and evolving deadlines
- Developed strong data visualisation skills, using Power BI to design and update dashboards that support clear presentation of emerging trends and analytical findings
- Collaborate with research and technical teams to refine workflows and methodologies
- Supported exploratory testing of AI-assisted sifting methods to improve consistency and efficiency of internal processes
- Supported stakeholder engagement activities by assisting in the delivery of workshops
- Regularly undertook training to strengthen and maintain the skills required for my role
Medical Laboratory Assistant
Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
04.2022 - 10.2022
- Processed diverse clinical samples in high-throughput workflows.
- Operated laboratory equipment including centrifuges and blood culture machines.
- Ensured accurate sample tracking using Telepath LIMS.
- Recorded patient data to facilitate seamless tracking and reporting.
- Followed strict quality control procedures for reliable test results.
Healthcare Science Associate
Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Provided timely and accurate specimen results as part of clinical support to service users which includes primary specimen preparation, RNA extraction and data analysis and manipulation using LIMS software Sample Manager.
- Proficient in managing high-throughput workflows, regularly tracking thousands of specimens to maintain quality and meet required turnaround times.
- Developed and worked in accordance with all laboratory SOPs, quality assurance techniques and ISO15189 standards.
- Provided supervision and training for laboratory support staff.
- Monitored and replenished consumable stocks and reagents as and when required.
Sales Associate
Peacocks
10.2016 - 03.2022
Professional Fundraiser
Smile Fundraising Ltd
06.2019 - 09.2019
Education
BSc (Hons) - Biomedical Science
University of Sunderland
01.2017 - 01.2020
Skills
- Horizon scanning & pipeline reports
- Data retrieval, synthesis and analysis
- Visualisation and reporting techniques such as PowerBI
- Excel (advanced)
- R (developing proficiency)
- AI tools (ChatGPT, Gemini)
- Quality control, SOP writing & workflow documentation
- Attention to detail
- Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
Accomplishments
- Contributed to horizon scanning outputs supporting national decision-making across medicines and MedTech.
- Developed and updated Power BI dashboards visualising innovation trends, including those published on the IO website.
- Supported experimental workflows exploring automation and generative AI tools.
- Delivered timely intelligence across therapeutic areas within tight deadlines.
- Ensured accuracy of outputs through QC and structured documentation.
Key Outputs
- Horizon Scanning Report: Summary of Horizon Scans and Landscape Analyses of Innovations in Antimicrobial Resistance Technologies. 2024. URL: https://io.nihr.ac.uk/resources/reports/horizon-scanning-report-summary-of-horizon-scans-and-landscape-analyses-of-innovations-in-antimicrobial-resistance-technologies/
- NIHR Women’s Health Challenge: Supporting prioritisation through intelligence synthesis. 2024. URL: https://io.nihr.ac.uk/resources/reports/nihr-womens-health-challenge-supporting-prioritisation-through-intelligence-synthesis/
- Horizon Scanning Report: Horizon scan and landscape analysis of innovations in therapeutic radioligand technologies. 2024. URL: https://io.nihr.ac.uk/resources/reports/horizon-scanning-report-horizon-scan-and-landscape-analysis-of-innovations-in-therapeutic-radioligand-technologies/
- Horizon Scanning Report: Identification of innovations for PET radiopharmaceuticals in the context of the Welsh Health Service. 2023. https://io.nihr.ac.uk/resources/reports/horizon-scanning-report-identification-of-innovations-for-pet-radiopharmaceuticals-in-the-context-of-the-welsh-health-service/
Peer-Reviewed Publication
- O’Keefe H, Green E, Jahan A, Forsythe I, Nesworthy J, Garcia Gonzalez-Moral S. IOATLAS: scanning across the medical horizon. International Journal of Technology Assessment in Health Care. 2025;41(1):e66. doi:10.1017/S0266462325100469
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Horizon Scanning Analyst
NIHR Innovation Observatory – Newcastle University
10.2022 - 11.2025
Medical Laboratory Assistant
Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
04.2022 - 10.2022
Healthcare Science Associate
Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
01.2021 - 01.2022
Professional Fundraiser
Smile Fundraising Ltd
06.2019 - 09.2019
BSc (Hons) - Biomedical Science
University of Sunderland
01.2017 - 01.2020
Sales Associate
Peacocks
10.2016 - 03.2022