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Jane Bamby

Jane Bamby

Newton Abbot,Devon

Summary

Highly motivated, resourceful and results-driven Director known for strategic vision and innovative leadership, with exceptional relationships at a senior levels within the UKHSA, NHS, Private Sector and wider Pharmaceutical Industry. Proud to have spearheaded transformative LEAN initiatives, enhancing operational efficiency and driving growth over a 30 year career. Key strengths include compassionate leadership, strategic planning, and stakeholder engagement; resulting in significant patient, service and business improvements dovetailed with commercial viability.

Focused on 'making it better' by utilising market knowledge, KOL engagement, clinical horizon scanning, competitor research, innovation and collaboration, whilst always looking for ways to enhance and differentiate.

Passionate, resourceful and agile - committed to making a real difference to patients and the health economy.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience

Work history

Portfolio Director (Cancer Mission)

Health Innovation South West
06.2025 - Current
  • Driving to transform lives through health & care innovation
  • Responsible for developing and executing strategic objectives within the cancer mission, ensuring the plan aligns with PRIP and the over-arching delivery plan
  • Utilising strong industry networks and credible reputation to drive income generation & deliver impact, within the cancer mission space and more strategically, to accelerate and secure longer term success

Director - Portfolio

Accord UK Ltd
UK, IE and MENA
10.2017 - 06.2025
  • Successfully led the management and enhancement of essential and novel pharmaceutical products at a global level
  • Proactively drove partnerships, joint ventures, business development, M&A and other niche opportunities to meet clinical requirements
  • Strategically & operationally lead 35 employees within 4 teams(4 direct reports)
  • Motivated, led and drove the Business Info, Portfolio, Product Launch and BD teams ensuing cross-functional collaboration to deliver a profitable & diverse portfolio mix
  • Spear-headed a patient/customer-centric approach, enhancing overall service delivery and provision
  • Drove cross-functional, cross-country departments promoting interdisciplinary collaboration
  • Championed change initiatives within the organisation for streamlined operations
  • Proudly act as ambassador for Accord at strategic events and meetings including Government, Houses of Parliament & 10 Downing Street
  • In 2023 initiated and led a Menopause Ambassador group and Women's Network across UK & EU

Head of Commercial Sales & Marketing

Torbay Pharmaceuticals - NHS
, Devon
09.2013 - 09.2017
  • Responsible for successfully evolving, leading and delivering Sales, Marketing, Regulatory and R&D strategy
  • Key member of a 5 strong, Senior Management Team, leading on the commercial strategy and supporting with the commissioning of a new £26m injectable facility
  • Accountable at Board level, managing a team of 25 professionals ensuring the business was a progressive and financially successful trading unit of the NHS Trust
  • Devised and implemented a significant growth plan within the UK and emerging global markets - with double digit YOY growth over the 4 years in role
  • Drove significant growth by securing NHS and Private sector tender awards, providing 2+2 years of assured contracts & income generation
  • Leveraged strategic relationships, within the industry, NHS, academia and private sector to enhance profitability and meet clinical needs & establish business partnership

UK Commercial Manager

Chugai Pharma UK Ltd
02.2007 - 08.2013
  • Successful track record in national key account management, within secondary care oncology environment
  • Negotiated multi-million £ contracts and funding securing optimum conditions for business expansion i.e. collaboration with the Anthony Nolan Trust
  • Drove collaborative working across UK, EU and Japan
  • Awarded - CEO Employee of the Year Award 2011

Hospital Account Manager

Celesio - AAH Hospital Service
, UK
04.2005 - 02.2007
  • Successful key account management and annual overachievement on a £90m budget in London, by optimising sales volume and value by proactively managing accounts and building rapport
  • Collaborated on supply chain network expansion projects to drive growth requirements

NHS Service Development Manager

Celesio - AAH Hospital Service
12.2001 - 04.2005
  • Drove to identify areas for improvement, re-designed and implemented innovative supply chain solutions
  • Secured funding for projects through persuasive proposal writing, working in partnership with the NHS

Pharmacy Manager

Ashford and St Peters NHS Foundation Trust
06.2000 - 12.2001
  • Developed strategic plans to optimise pharmacy performance through innovative staff deployment and management of a team of ~40
  • Implemented automated pharmacy services, direct ward delivery and spearheaded the first pharmacy out-patient service

Pharmacy Manager

Boots the Chemist
Exeter
09.1995 - 06.2000

2 years full time prior to degree, then part time

Trainee Pharmacy Technician

Torbay & South Devon NHS Trust
Torbay
09.1993 - 09.1995

Rotational Post; Pharmacy dispensary, clinical ward rounds, sterile and non-sterile pharmaceutical manufacturing & QC

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Business Management 2:1

Exeter University
2000

NVQ Level 2 - Pharmaceutical Sciences

BTEC
1994

Pharmaceutical Industry Accreditation

ABPI - Distinction
2007

Skills

  • 30 years experience, working within the Pharmaceutical sector, including; NHS, Clinical, Private, Global Branded, Wholesaler, Unlicensed Medicines and Generics
  • Excellent, credible working relationships with KOL's across a wide partner base - NHS and commercial organisations
  • Ability to generate and translate strategy into viable implementation plans
  • Strong commercial sales & portfolio management
  • Ability to gather relevant, complex market and competitor intelligence, to leverage competitive advantage
  • Proven track record of over-achieving sales targets & commercial streams through new business development
  • Clear and inspiring communication, presentation and influencing skills
  • Strong Director and Senior Manager leadership experience
  • Powerful interpersonal skills; showing initiative, drive, professionalism and enthusiasm
  • Engaging leadership style with focus on people development
  • Excellent organisational skills to meet changing priorities and the ability to work with a high level of autonomy
  • Ability to apply presentation skills for any level of management / partner/ customer base
  • Excellent track record of confident public speaking at international symposiums and conferences

Additional Information

  • NHS Leadership Academy - Nye Bevan - 'Aspiring Leaders Programme' 2017


  • Interests: Bikram Yoga, Scuba diving, Mountain biking, Cooking & Entertaining


  • Volunteer Work: Decoy BMX Club, a National Lottery Funded Academy, North Devon Hospice


  • References: Available upon request

Timeline

Portfolio Director (Cancer Mission)

Health Innovation South West
06.2025 - Current

Director - Portfolio

Accord UK Ltd
10.2017 - 06.2025

Head of Commercial Sales & Marketing

Torbay Pharmaceuticals - NHS
09.2013 - 09.2017

UK Commercial Manager

Chugai Pharma UK Ltd
02.2007 - 08.2013

Hospital Account Manager

Celesio - AAH Hospital Service
04.2005 - 02.2007

NHS Service Development Manager

Celesio - AAH Hospital Service
12.2001 - 04.2005

Pharmacy Manager

Ashford and St Peters NHS Foundation Trust
06.2000 - 12.2001

Pharmacy Manager

Boots the Chemist
09.1995 - 06.2000

Trainee Pharmacy Technician

Torbay & South Devon NHS Trust
09.1993 - 09.1995

Bachelor of Arts - Business Management 2:1

Exeter University

NVQ Level 2 - Pharmaceutical Sciences

BTEC

Pharmaceutical Industry Accreditation

ABPI - Distinction
Jane Bamby