Kate Bennett
London
Summary
Associate Director with ~5 years’ experience working within the pharmaceutical sector supporting clients identify risks and monitor the market landscape for opportunities. Seeking to leverage client management expertise and experience in people management to embark on next challenge and further career supporting clients navigate the complexities of the pharmaceutical landscape. Working within consulting has given an invaluable skill set focused on deriving strategic insights from complex analysis and articulating effectively to both clients and at global conferences. Seasoned professional with focus on strategic leadership and business growth. Bring ability to drive operational excellence and implement transformative strategies. Key skills include stakeholder management, project oversight and team leadership. Committed to fostering business development and ensuring client satisfaction.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Head of Pharmaceutical Analysis (Associate Director)
BMI
Canary Wharf
01.2023 - 01.2026
- Established editorial and analytical direction of research output for pharmaceutical service, providing thought leadership within pharmaceutical sector.
- Mentor and develop team of 5 pharmaceutical analysts based in London and Singapore. Experienced in creating objectives, supporting growth across 360-development plans and recruitment.
- Frequently represent company in client engagements and industry events, such as webinars, client events and tailored presentations, in delivering forward looking views and forecasts.
- Heavily involved in product development, including leading recent launch of BMI’s new Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Database, as well as company strategy through weekly head of department meetings and liaising with key stakeholders across business.
- Training courses: Management Training, DEI Leadership Training and Press Training.
Project Manager
Dig Worldwide
Sandwich, Kent
10.2021 - 01.2023
- Responsible for several project workstreams for clients within Pharmaceutical and Biopharma sectors, providing them with competitive intelligence and key strategic insights.
- Manage teams of 5-10 analysts as well as engaging with contractors globally. Experienced in delegating between team members and delivering projects to high standard, tight deadlines and within budget.
- Attend leading medical congresses internationally with key focus on oncology including ASCO, ESMO and WCLC. Experienced in art of primary intelligence, networking with KOLs and presenting at conferences.
- Independently led competitor-focused workshop for global top 50 pharma company, focused on deep analysis of rival companies and therapeutic agents. The workshop had direct impact on their go-to-market strategy and informed global brand plans.
- Discovery Park, Innovation House, Sandwich, Kent
API Business Development Representative
Gelato
Holborn
10.2019 - 10.2021
- Co-developing and executing outbound prospecting strategies to build sales funnel for new API business arm of th company. Filled book of business with target customers specialising in global e-commerce totalling €58.3m in revenue with full potential of €17.9m in print spend for company through cold outreach.
- Conducted frequent competitor analysis to drive product development and incited pricing adjustments in company wide 'margin project' aimed at improving operational cost structure and optimising profit.
- Met SQL target for Q4 in first month by exceeding client and sales targets, and with one client growing to 264% above revenue target. Undertook 12-week rotation in Oslo (HQ) working in Network Operations and supporting product development across logistics and customer service.
Education
BSc 2:1 Upper Division (Hons) - Biomedical Science
University College London (UCL)
London 09.2016 - 06.2019
A Levels - Chemistry (A) Biology (A) History (A)
The Bishops Stortford High School
Bishop's Stortford 09.2014 - 06.2016
GCSEs - Science
Epping St. Johns
Epping 09.2009 - 06.2014
Skills
- Analytical and problem solving
- Data analysis
- Project management
- People management
- Leadership
- Oral communication
- Written communication
- Public speaking
References
Available upon request.
Timeline
Head of Pharmaceutical Analysis (Associate Director)
BMI
01.2023 - 01.2026
Project Manager
Dig Worldwide
10.2021 - 01.2023
API Business Development Representative
Gelato
10.2019 - 10.2021
BSc 2:1 Upper Division (Hons) - Biomedical Science
University College London (UCL)
09.2016 - 06.2019
A Levels - Chemistry (A) Biology (A) History (A)
The Bishops Stortford High School
09.2014 - 06.2016
GCSEs - Science
Epping St. Johns
09.2009 - 06.2014