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Directors
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Ben Pearce
Co-Founder & Director
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Michael Georgiadis
Co-Founder & Director
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Jamie Salmon
Co-Founder & Director
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Paul Bromwich
Investment Director
Ben Pearce
Co-Founder & Director
Direct Dial: +44(0)203 8544600
Email: ben.pearce@apsida.co.uk
Connect on LinkedInBen is an accomplished leader and recruiter in the Life Science industry.
With over 8 years experience of recruiting in HEOR and Market Access, Ben has also led teams across Europe and North America in Clinical Development, Medical affairs, Quality Assurance, Regulatory and Commercial strategy.
Throughout his career, Ben has built strong relationships with companies ranging from start up Biotech’s to Fortune 500 businesses and everything in between.
His particular speciality is helping Consulting companies grow out their Commercial divisions.
Commenting on why he launched Apsida, Ben said ‘Jamie, Michael and I felt there was a huge gap in the market for real expertise in the industry, which sounds crazy given the amount of companies there are. We felt that with our deep experience across 3 major verticals, we were well placed to offer a service that clients and candidates deserve without it costing the earth. We’re also lucky enough to share similar views on how business should be conducted and that’s why we’re building Apsida based on core values of professionalism, honesty and integrity’.
Michael Georgiadis
Co-Founder & Director
Direct Dial: +44(0)203 854 4602
Mobile: +44(0)7540 120109
Email: michael.georgiadis@apsida.co.uk
Connect on LinkedInMichael, our very own native Greek, holds 7 years of experience recruiting within the Life Science industry. His focus throughout that time has been in supporting organisations across a variety of the industries sectors, building out their Sales & Business Development teams in both Europe and North America. In addition, Michael is an accomplished leader, having managed and developed award-winning recruitment divisions in his previous employment.
“Apsida means ‘Arch’ in Greek, and by definition this is symbolic of a supportive and stable structure. Collectively, we’re striving to provide companies in the Life Science industry from top to bottom, the stability and support they need, in order to achieve their goals”.
Jamie Salmon
Co-Founder & Director
Direct Dial: +44(0)203 854 4603
Mobile: +44(0)7969 028849
Email: jamie.salmon@apsida.co.uk
Connect on LinkedInJamie is a successful Life Science recruitment leader having developed experienced consultants in multiple markets across the industry.
Holding 7 years’ recruitment experience mostly partnering small to medium sized Biotechnology, Diagnostic, Medical Device, CRO & Pharmaceutical companies, Jamie’s core expertise lies in recruiting leadership teams across Clinical Operations, Clinical Development, Medical Affairs & Project Management with a focus on supporting Oncology drug discovery & development organisations.
His core market expertise covers the UK, Switzerland, Germany and North America.
When asked about what the future holds, Jamie said: “First of all, I would like to comment on our past. Ben, Michael & I are extremely proud of how far we have come in such a short space of time. We have made some superb hires that compliment our service offering & add to our amazing culture, we couldn’t be happier! We’re building a business based on three key principles; professionalism, honesty and integrity. These principles hold the key to a successful recruitment process. The future? To build an entrepreneurial, adult recruiting environment which our employees are proud of. It’s just the beginning”
Paul Bromwich
Investment Director
Connect on LinkedInPaul has over 23 years experience of working in the recruitment sector and has developed organically some of the largest brands in the sector. Having started as a recruitment consultant in 1998, Paul took the experience he had gained of recruiting into the public sector and established his first recruitment business in 2000. The business successfully grew to the largest provider of qualified social workers in the UK and was successfully sold to a competitor in 2006.
Paul continued to partner with the recruitment industry, and successfully assisted several recruitment businesses during challenging stages of their development before setting up another recruitment group 10 years ago. Paul now focuses his time on developing the group of companies and investing in new ones. On a practical level, this takes the form of offering board-level guidance, support, and coaching to the management team in Apsida whilst ensuring the business operates in a risk-free and compliant way.
Management
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Alex Coppen
Business Manager, Clinical & Medical
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Ethan Cortese
Business Manager, Regulatory & CMC
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Joseph Johnson
Business Manager, Commercial
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William Penticost
Business Manager, Clinical
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Charlotte Phillips
Talent Acquisition Manager
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Krissie Van Der Walt
Office Manager
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Tom Jacobson
Business Manager, Commercial eClinical
Alex Coppen
Business Manager, Clinical & Medical
Direct Dial: +44(0)203 854 4605
Mobile: +44(0)7825 635771
Email: alex.coppen@apsida.co.uk
Connect on LinkedInAlex is one of our Business Manager’s with over 6 years of experience placing top industry talent in the Clinical and Medical industry. His expertise is focused around making mid-level to senior management placements however also has capabilities to hire more junior talent such as Clinical Research Associates and MSLs. Alex has experience collaborating with a variety of companies ranging from large multinationals to small start-ups such as biotech, pharma, CRO, medical devices or diagnostics companies and due to his deep networks in candidate communities, he has access to very specific and hard to find talent.
Throughout his career, Alex has successfully appointed talent using a variety of search methodologies such as Retained, Contingent Search and Contract/Interim, meaning he can tailor his services depending on your needs. He has also conducted large, global searches and has appointed talent in the US, UK and Europe for his clients.
Ethan Cortese
Business Manager, Regulatory & CMC
Direct Dial: +44(0)203 854 4606
Mobile: +44(0)7837 909999
Email: ethan.cortese@apsida.co.uk
Connect on LinkedInEthan Cortese leads our Regulatory and Quality recruitment activities across the UK, US, EU. He has over 6 years’ experience placing at all levels of seniority with a niche for finding Mid-Level to Senior Leadership appointments. He has collaborated with a number of smaller organisations to help find their first Regulatory/Quality hire as a business and is well experienced at upscaling teams within businesses when they expand. Ethan is a diligent head-hunter that works across both retained and contingent search solutions utilising his deep network in candidate communities. He partners with Pharmaceutical, Biotech and Medical Device companies.
Joseph Johnson
Business Manager, Commercial
Direct Dial: +44(0)203 854 4607
Mobile: +44(0)7730 269 641
Email: joseph.johnson@apsida.co.uk
Connect on LinkedInJoseph is one of our Business Managers with over 6 years of experience in the Commercial area of the Life Science industry. He has been responsible for placing first class talent ranging from mid tier to senior management appointments including CCO’s. Earlier in his career, Joseph also had exposure to the Clinical industry, giving him a wider understanding of the Life Science chain as a whole.
Joseph’s core focus encompasses a unique blend of service providers including Pre-Clinical and Clinical Research Organisations, Contract, Development & Manufacturing Organisations and Life Science Software companies. Having developed this sharp focus over the years, Joseph has been able to justify himself as having an inch wide and mile deep network for exclusive talent within these specialist fields.
Due to Joseph’s long lasting relationships, his methodology for success has included retained, contingent and interim assignments; all of which are carefully discussed to cater for each clients’ specific need. He has conducted large Global searches for many of his clients and has been attentive to both the European and US continents, with a focus on the UK, France, BeNeLux, Nordic and DACH regions.
William Penticost
Business Manager, Clinical
Direct Dial: +44(0)203 854 4604
Mobile: +44(0)7557 509108
Email: william.penticost@apsida.co.uk
Connect on LinkedInWilliam is one of our Business Managers in the Clinical & Medical team. He has over 6 years’ experience and boasts an impressive track record of filling difficult positions from junior to senior level across Clinical Operations, Development, R&D, Medical Affairs and Project Management. William’s core focus is with small to mid-sized Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology, Medical Device and CRO organisations offering the search methods of Retained Assignments, Contingent, Freelance and Executive Search.
William is known by his network for being fast, courteous and having an excellent knowledge of the market.
This places him perfectly to provide the service our clients and candidates deserve.
Charlotte Phillips
Talent Acquisition Manager
Direct Dial: +44(0)203 854 2492
Mobile: +44(0) 7568 366949
Email: charlotte.phillips@apsida.co.uk
Connect on LinkedInCharlotte joins Apsida with significant experience in building customer relationships and working to fulfill detailed specifications for recruiting new talent.
Whilst managing our talent acquisition division, Charlotte also leads Apsida’s social media and marketing campaigns utilising her natural creativity and eye for detail.
If you’re interested in joining an energetic team and successful business contact Charlotte directly to discuss what a future with Apsida could look like for you.
Krissie Van Der Walt
Office Manager
Direct Dial: +44 (0)203 854 2493
Email: Kristin.Vanderwalt@apsida.co.uk
Connect on LinkedInWith a passion for supporting others, Krissie left the legal sector to join Apsida as our Office Manager and Assistant to the Directors.
Krissie has a pedigree in administration, extensive property management knowledge and experience within a legal support role.
Working closely with the Directors, she supports them with day to day organising and onboarding new team members. Krissie also ensures that the team are well fed, well equipped and that the office is maintained. In addition, Krissie arranges team training, events and incentives.
Tom Jacobson
Business Manager, Commercial eClinical
Direct Dial: +44(0)2038543905
Mobile: +44(0)7850957583
Email: tom.jacobson@apsida.co.uk
Connect on LinkedInTom is one of our Business Managers, leading recruitment across the eClinical space in both European and US markets. Tom has honed his expertise in this space over the last 3 years and has seen countless successes building P&C, Business Development and Executive team’s respectively. Throughout his illustrious career, Tom’s emphasis has always been on the quality and longevity of all of his many placements.
Consultants
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Jon Orsbourn
Consultant, Market Access & Commercial Strategy
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Geneva Jones
Consultant, Regulatory Affairs & CMC
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Claire Stapley
Consultant, Marketing & Copywriting
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Jordan Mackenzie
Consultant, Clinical
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Mark Denman
Consultant, Commercial CRO
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Lamek Ogwal
Consultant, Commercial CRO
Jon Orsbourn
Consultant, Market Access & Commercial Strategy
Direct Dial: +44(0)203 854 2494
Mobile: +44(0)7533 623 394
Email: jon.orsbourn@apsida.co.uk
Connect on LinkedInJon has flourished during his first few months with Apsida and after securing promotion from our academy in August 2021, he has continued to make a multitude of placements in the Market Access and Commercial Strategy space.
Having lived and worked in a multitude of continents including Australia/Oceania and North America, Jon brings extensive rapport-building skills alongside a natural drive for success.
Coming from a background in high-end hospitality and over 4 years of experience in sales he is joining a specialist team providing exceptional service which his clients are already experiencing for themselves.
Jon’s network is already incredibly strong, having focused on a very tight niche which is seeing him reap the rewards and will continue to do so.
Geneva Jones
Consultant, Regulatory Affairs & CMC
Direct Dial: +44(0)203 854 2418
Email: geneva.jones@apsida.co.uk
Connect on LinkedInGeneva has over 5 years of experience working in retail, customer service and customer facing roles and has developed a strong and confident ability to interact with people. Now, she is eager to transfer her enthusiastic communication skills to the Life Science Recruitment industry.
Geneva will support the Regulatory Affairs & CMC industry in finding their next career move and supporting vacancies across Europe for Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical and Medical Device companies.
Claire Stapley
Consultant, Marketing & Copywriting
Direct Dial: +44(0) 203 854 4600
Email: info@apsida.co.uk
Connect on LinkedInClaire is our freelance Copywriter who has three years of recruitment experience in TA and BD, as well as two and a half years worth of experience in Marketing and Content Strategy. She is responsible for all of our written content as well as supporting our Talent Acquisition team with content to attract high-quality candidates to our organisation.
Due to her expertise in both recruitment and marketing she is able to offer a comprehensive solution on a freelance basis as well as having the fluidity to support multiple areas of the business.
Jordan Mackenzie
Consultant, Clinical
Direct Dial: +44(0)203 8544613
Mobile: +44(0)7903 046492
Email: jordan.mackenzie@apsida.co.uk
Connect on LinkedInAfter completing his first year with Apsida working in the Clinical Operations market, Jordan has developed strong, long-lasting relationships with exceptional candidates and clients – all while making placements across the EU and the US market. He has the hunger, drive, and commitment to continue building valuable relationships in the CRO space.
“Joining Apsida Life Science has proved to me that with the right people around you and with the right attitude, you can achieve great things. I am overwhelmed with how the start to my Apsida journey has gone and cannot help but feel extremely excited about my future here. I am eager to see what I can achieve personally and professionally.”
Mark Denman
Consultant, Commercial CRO
Direct Dial: +44(0)203 854 2405
Email: mark.denman@apsida.co.uk
Connect on LinkedInMark is one of our Associate Consultants here at Apsida.
Specialising in recruiting senior-level Business Development professionals with a keen eye for placing the right individuals with the correct companies for their personalities.
Having worked in various roles and industries over the previous years, Mark brings an exciting and vibrant personality to Apsida Life Science which we are keen to watch grow over the coming years.
Lamek Ogwal
Consultant, Commercial CRO
Direct Dial: +44(0)203 8544610
Mobile: +44(0)7999 485 788
Email: lamek.ogwal@apsida.co.uk
Connect on LinkedInLamek is one of our specialist Commercial Consultants at Apsida.
His area of expertise is focused primarily on the CRO space providing clients with proposals and contracts managers and BD Managers / Directors.
Having studied acting and travelled the world, he has gained life experience that bring new dynamics to Apsida.
He brings charisma, confidence and energy which will has seen him reap rewards in his first few months and we are all excited about his future in the business.
Associate Consultants
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Collette Cardy
Associate Consultant, Market Access & Commercial Strategy
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Sam Rodriguez
Associate Consultant, Clinical & Medical
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Joe Allen
Associate Consultant, Clinical
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Will Worsfold
Associate Consultant - Regulatory Affairs & CMC
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Nathan Evans
Associate Consultant, Commercial eClinical
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Finley Lenihan
Associate Consultant, Clinical & Medical
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Rachael Woods
Associate Consultant, CDMO
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Max Dumphreys
Associate Consultant, Market Access
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Jasmine Lidington
Associate Consultant, Clinical and Medical
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Jack Quant
Associate Consultant, Regulatory Affairs & CMC
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Jenny Hyneman
Associate Consultant, Market Access
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Emily Langley
Associate Consultant, Clinical
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Sam Coles
Associate Consultant, Regulatory Affairs & CMC
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Giselle Teague
Associate Consultant, Clinical
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James Gray
Associate Consultant, Market Access & Commercial Strategy
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Chris Kenrick
Associate Consultant, Commercial CRO
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Romit Zala
Research Analyst
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Lopa Parmar
Research Analyst
Collette Cardy
Associate Consultant, Market Access & Commercial Strategy
Direct Dial: +44(0)203 854 2420
Email: collette.cardy@apsida.co.uk
Connect on LinkedInWith 2 years experience in customer facing roles, across both retail and estate agency, Collette has really developed her rapport building skills with a wide variety of clients, as well as having a passion for dance which enabled her to grow confidence alongside her professional career.
Collette is now looking forward to embracing the Life Sciences Recruitment industry, specifically the Market Access & Commercial Strategy and transferring her previously acquired skills to this role. She will be focused on working across Europe and the US, helping candidates find their next career move for: Project Management, Business Development and Consultants.
Sam Rodriguez
Associate Consultant, Clinical & Medical
Direct Dial: +44(0)203 854 4608
Email: sam.rodriguez@apsida.co.uk
Connect on LinkedInAs a Graduate from the University of Portsmouth with a 2:1 in Spanish and Latin American Studies in 2019, Sam has developed strong research skills. Additionally, with a wealth of experience within the hospitality industry both in the UK and abroad, he has generated a true passion to work with people. With Spanish as his second language and having lived in Europe, Central and South America, Sam has developed the necessary skills and characteristics to excel as an Apsida Research Associate.
As an Apsida Research Associate his key areas of focus include:
– Clinical Development: Physicians, Medical Directors, VP Clinical Development, Chief Medical Officers
– Clinical Operations: CRAs, Clinical Project Managers, Directors/VPs/Heads of
– Translational (IND to FIH): Director Translational Science, Head of Pre-Clinical Development, Development Director
Sam will be working vacancies across the US, Europe and the UK for various companies such as small Biotechnology companies, large Pharmaceutical companies, CRO’s/Vendors and Medical Device companies.
Joe Allen
Associate Consultant, Clinical
Direct Dial: +44(0)203 854 2406
Email: joe.allen@apsida.co.uk
Connect on LinkedInWith a wealth of experience working in retail, Joe developed a great ability to work with people and is now keen to take these skills into the sector of life science recruitment.
Joe has the drive to excel in every challenge he takes on and whilst working closely with Will Penticost, he will specialise within the clinical sector, working with CRA’s, project managers, and directors.
Will Worsfold
Associate Consultant - Regulatory Affairs & CMC
Direct Dial: +44(0)203 854 2495
Email: will.worsfold@apsida.co.uk
Connect on LinkedInWill is a Regulatory Affairs & CMC recruitment specialist supporting people within the Regulatory Affairs industry find their next career move.
Will’s role within Business Manager Ethan Cortese’s team will see him assist range of Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical and Medical Devices companies across Europe.
His work ethic, determination and drive for success make for an exciting future in the business.
Nathan Evans
Associate Consultant, Commercial eClinical
Direct Dial: +44(0)203 854 2417
Email: nathan.evans@apsida.co.uk
Connect on LinkedInNathan’s previous role spanned more than 10 years with Chelsea FC. During that time, he excelled in people management along with developing a keen eye for detail.
His role took him all over the world including China, USA, Hong Kong, Italy, Germany, Spain, the Netherlands, and many more European countries.
Nathan will be working with our Commercial team making business development placements in the eClinical space across Europe and the US.
Finley Lenihan
Associate Consultant, Clinical & Medical
Direct Dial: +44(0)203 854 4611
Email: finley.lenihan@apsida.co.uk
Connect on LinkedInWith experience working in door-to-door sales, Finley developed a great ability to work with people. He is excited to take these skills into the sector of Life Science recruitment and joins our team as an Associate Consultant working within Clinical Operations.
Finley has a great work ethic and focuses on the details with every task, making for an exciting future in the business.
Rachael Woods
Associate Consultant, CDMO
Direct Dial: +44(0)203 854 3913
Email: rachael.woods@apsida.co.uk
Connect on LinkedInRachael has recently joined Apsida working within the commercial team alongside Joseph, specialising in the CDMO and CRO sector across Europe.
With over 8 years experience as a Private Nanny and two years customer service, Rachael is keen to utilise her patience, drive and determination to place candidates.
Max Dumphreys
Associate Consultant, Market Access
Direct Dial: +44 (0)203 854 3909
Email: max.dumphreys@apsida.co.uk
Connect on LinkedInMax is a recent graduate from the University of Brighton where he received first-class honours in Sport and Exercise Science. During his studies, Max developed strong research and analytical skills and has now joined Apsida, specialising in market access and commercial strategy. His great work ethic and desire for success make for a promising role within the life science recruitment industry.
Jasmine Lidington
Associate Consultant, Clinical and Medical
Direct Dial: +44 (0)203 854 3908
Email: Jasmine.Lidington@apsida.co.uk
Connect on LinkedInJasmine has almost 7 years of working within customer service, hospitality and customer facing roles, where she has developed a true passion to work with people. After Graduating with a 2:1 in English Literature from Cardiff University in 2021, Jasmine is keen to transfer her prior enthusiastic communication skills to the Life Science Recruitment industry. She joins our team as an Associate Consultant where she will specialise within the clinical sector, working with CRA’s, project managers, and directors.
Her work ethic and determination make for an exciting future with Apsida.
Jack Quant
Associate Consultant, Regulatory Affairs & CMC
Direct Dial: +44 (0)203 854 3907
Email: Jack.Quant@apsida.co.uk
Connect on LinkedInWith experience in different customer service roles including retail and insurance. Jack is a very driven and passionate individual and strives to excel in what he does. After gaining a wide range of communication and persuasion skills in his past few roles, Jack is keen to get stuck in and create new opportunities in the pharmaceutical industry and build relationships with clients in the Regulatory Affairs sector.
Jenny Hyneman
Associate Consultant, Market Access
Direct Dial: +44 (0)203 854 3910
Email: Jenny.Hyneman@apsida.co.uk
Connect on LinkedInWith 6+ years in customer facing roles, Jenny has fantastic communication and interpersonal skills.
Her work ethic, determination and drive for success bring an exciting future within Apsida.
Emily Langley
Associate Consultant, Clinical
Direct Dial: +44 (0)203 854 3914
Email: Emily.Langley@apsida.co.uk
Connect on LinkedInEmily has over 10 years of experience working in customer-facing roles and has gained a variety of skills including customer service, organisational and communicational skills. She is passionate about helping people and so is looking forward to putting that into motion in her role as an Associate Consultant specialising in the Clinical market.
Sam Coles
Associate Consultant, Regulatory Affairs & CMC
Direct Dial: +44 (0)203 854 2416
Email: Sam.Coles@apsida.co.uk
Connect on LinkedInWith over 5 years of experience within a customer-retention and sales environment, Sam has developed a strong ability to build rapport with a variety of clients and maintaining positive relationships. Sam has the know-how to apply these interpersonal skills effectively in the Regulatory Affairs market and is keen to utilise these to help place candidates within the Life Science industry.
Giselle Teague
Associate Consultant, Clinical
Direct Dial: +44 (0)203 854 3906
Email: Giselle.Teague@apsida.co.uk
Connect on LinkedInGiselle joins us with 4 years’ experience in customer service, alongside having studied Business in higher education. Having worked in a range of different customer service roles, she has developed a varied skill set when communicating with both customers and clients. Giselle joins us as an Associate Consultant specialising in the Clinical sector. Her career drive and enthusiasm to succeed makes for an exciting future at Apsida.
James Gray
Associate Consultant, Market Access & Commercial Strategy
Direct Dial: +44 (0)203 854 4612
Email: James.Gray@apsida.co.uk
Connect on LinkedInJames is a well-motivated and driven character who is hungry for success in the recruitment industry, and he believes he will achieve this at Apsida. With numerous years in the retail sector he developed a wide skill set in organisation, communication and problem solving. James joins us in our Market Access & Commercial Strategy sector and is motivated to create a successful future here at Apsida.
Chris Kenrick
Associate Consultant, Commercial CRO
Direct Dial: +44 (0)203 854 3197
Email: Chris.Kenrick@apsida.co.uk
Connect on LinkedInWith over 15 years experience working within the security industry, both in aviation and government sectors, Chris has dealt with incidents that require a calm approach and people service focus. He joins Apsida ready to take on a new challenge, utilising his interpersonal skills as an Associate Consultant specialising in the Commercial sector.
Romit Zala
Research Analyst
Direct Dial: +44(0)203 854 4600
Email: romit.zala@apsida.co.uk
Connect on LinkedInRomit joined Apsida in early 2022 as part of the Research division.
Previously, Romit has excelled across IT, Accounting, Finance, Engineering and Life Science in recruitment. His attention to detail, friendly nature and work ethic make Romit a joy to work with.
Lopa Parmar
Research Analyst
Direct Dial: +44(0)203 854 4600
Email: lopa.parmar@apsida.co.uk
Connect on LinkedInLopa is one of our highly skilled researchers at Apsida.
Having completed a post-grad in HR Management, Lopa then qualified as a Pharmacist and later joined recruitment in 2016. Since then she has been honing her skills across a variety of industries including Healthcare and Life Science.
Lopa brings a wide array of skills to the business and helps our Management team produce the fantastic results our clients have become accustomed to.
