Our specialist team is experienced in regulatory affairs, product development, quality assurance, drug safety, medical information, copy approval, project management, training and market access.
We can provide support at all levels, from strategy through to administration, which allows us to tailor our services to meet your specific needs as your company moves from innovation and development to the market place.
JensonR+ was formed in 2011, through a joint venture with the regulatory consultancy, Regenold GmbH. Our clients range from small innovators and entrepreneurs, through to Blue Chip corporations, and come from the human and veterinary pharmaceutical, cosmetics, foods, devices, herbals and legal industries.
After the referendum which resulted in the decision for the UK to leave the European Union, and with UK exit negotiations underway, it became apparent that there was a large degree of uncertainty of what the post Brexit landscape would look like. JensonR+ prides itself on being a professional and adaptable organisation, this ensures we deliver consistently high levels of service, support and successes. As part of our continuing commitment to all our clients, existing and new, in 2017 we announced the formation of JensonR+ (Ireland) Ltd – our Ireland based office – to ensure we can continue to provide our clients with our full service offering. We believe that this proactive attitude to Brexit will help protect your brands, equity and help you build strategic blueprints.
Directors
Sarah Ware
Chief Executive Officer
Sarah Ware BSc (Hons); MTOPRA
Sarah is a pharmaceutical industry professional with more than 27 years of experience. After graduating from Exeter University with a degree in Biological and Medicinal Chemistry, Sarah joined GSK as a medicinal chemist. At GSK, she gained experience in drug discovery, development and project planning before moving into regulatory affairs in 2002.
Sarah joined the regulatory team at JensonR+ Ltd in 2010 and during this time has successfully delivered many regulatory projects, before becoming Chief Executive Officer in 2015. She still remains involved in some projects and enjoys guiding clients through the regulatory minefield. Over more recent years, Sarah has been heavily involved in many due diligence projects assisting private equity companies or pharma companies in their mergers and acquisitions activities. She uses her wealth of industry knowledge to help companies fully understand the requirements and to identify issues, investment needs and gaps.
In her spare time Sarah enjoys spending time with her family, whether that is going for a country walk, sports events or musical festival.
James Hall
Director
James Hall BSc (Hons); FTOPRA
James joined JensonR+ Ltd in 2012 and has over 25 years’ regulatory experience predominantly in the OTC sector of the industry.
His background covers a wide spectrum of areas including regulatory strategy and implementation, borderline products, promotional copy approval, reclassifications, medical devices and pharmacovigilance. James has worked with several major pharmaceutical companies and a wide scope of entrepreneurial clients. He is a board member within JensonR+ Ltd.
James has a degree in Applied Biology and is a fellow of TOPRA.
His role within Jenson covers business development, regulatory strategy and implementation for clients, promotional copy review and regulatory team management.
Paul Quinn
Director
Paul Quinn
Paul is a qualified person with over 18 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry. Paul graduated from Dublin City University with a degree in Chemical and Pharmaceutical Science in 2001. He has held a number of laboratory-based roles with Athlone Laboratories, Pfizer and Allergan before moving into quality assurance in 2009.
Having held management positions in quality assurance and quality systems, Paul went on to complete the MSc in Pharmaceutical Technology and Quality Systems in UCC graduating in 2016.
Paul joined JensonR+ (Ireland) Ltd in 2019 as a qualified person and has been heavily involved in the setup of the quality system at the Dublin office which has now been granted a Manufacturing and Importation Authorisation by the HPRA. Paul is responsible for batch release and associated activities.
Paul has three children and enjoys playing football in his spare time.
Regulatory
Janet Worrell
Associate Director, Regulatory
Janet Worrell FTOPRA
Janet is the Head of Regulatory Affairs at JensonR+ Limited, based in the Nottingham office. Prior to this she ran her own consultancy business, consult2deliver limited, based in BioCity Nottingham and collaborated with OTC Experts. She began crafting her regulatory skills at Thomas Kerfoot and Medeva in Ashton under Lyne, before moving to 3M as the global regulatory lead for Qvar, the first CFC-free beclomethasone inhaler.
Her first role in OTC medicines began at Boots the Chemist, gaining approval of new consumer medicines for the new Republic of Ireland stores, before transferring to senior roles within Boots Healthcare International, supporting Strepsils globally.
Operational roles combined with global regulatory responsibilities saw a return to dry powder inhaled drug development with Vectura. Latterly at Boots Pharmaceuticals she was the head of innovative regulatory affairs, assessing solutions for consumers in healthcare, covering medical devices, food supplements through to reclassification strategies. Janet co founded a networking group for food supplements in the midlands, which meets 2-3 a year, through this is she is able to maintain her awareness of the innovation through borderline products.
Ben Smith
Regulatory Manager (Medicines)
Ben Smith MChem (Hons)
Ben is a pharmaceutical industry professional with more than 5 years of international regulatory affairs experience in licenced pharmaceuticals and investigational medicinal products. He is currently a manager in the regulatory affairs team of the technical consultancy business, JensonR+.
Prior to becoming a consultant, Ben gained extensive experience supporting a major blue-chip company in the quality assurance, compliance and regulatory affairs activities of a prescription medicine sold in over 100 countries worldwide before moving into CMC regulatory affairs for a multi-site clinical research organisation.
Ben joined JensonR+ Ltd in October 2019 supporting clients with a wide range of technical and strategic regulatory activities for medicines and borderline products.
Neil Prideaux
Regulatory Manager (Medicines)
Neil Prideaux BSc; MTOPRA
Neil and his team are involved with the preparation and submission of marketing authorisation applications along with their maintenance post approval. He oversees the systems which are used for the managing and generation of eCTD submissions.
Neil joined JensonR+ Ltd in 2012 after gaining a PGCE from the University of Exeter. He previously studied part time to obtain an HNC in Applied Science followed by a BSc from the Open University. He became regulatory manager in 2017.
Due to his previous experience working in regulatory for a contract manufacturer of cosmetics, he can provide regulatory advice to clients considering marketing cosmetics in the EU. Before working in regulatory he worked in retail and as an assistant analyst for a medicines manufacturer.
Neil has two school-age daughters.
Thomas Wood
Regulatory Manager (Medical Devices)
Thomas Wood
Thomas joined JensonR+ in May 2023 as a Regulatory Manager – Medical Devices. He has experience in notified bodies as an auditor and technical expert and has worked in both CE and UKCA marketing alongside ISO 13485, ISO 9001 and MDSAP.
Thomas has a bachelors in Applied Biomedical Science and is currently undertaking a Level 7 Accountancy course.
In his free time he spends his time out and about with his young family.
Nicola Gover
Senior Regulatory Officer
Nicola Gover
Nicola joined JensonR+ in October 2022 after walking the Pyrenees with her husband. She has 11 years of experience in Global Regulatory function, primarily within medicines, but also has an understanding of borderline with medical devices and non-medical classifications.
Nicola is a very keen runner from ParkRun to Mountain Ultramarathons and recently branched into triathlons.
Mihai Inceu
Senior Regulatory Officer
Mihai Inceu
Mihai is a food and pharma regulatory professional with 3 years regulatory experience including Food Supplements, Fortified Foods, Herbal and Homeopathic Drugs and Cosmetics; which he gained working in his previous role in a natural healthcare company.
He also has QA experience in QMS Specialist Role and knowledge of laboratory processes from previous work in Food Testing, Bioequivalence Studies and QC Laboratories.
Mihai is an Environmental Engineering graduate (BEng). He is also an avid tennis player, with a big interest in musical theatre.
Anna Johnstone
Senior Regulatory Officer
Anna Johnstone
Anna Johnstone joined JensonR+ as a Senior Regulatory Officer in November 2021 with more than 12 years of regulatory experience within the generics pharmaceutical industry.
During her career she has gained experience in many aspects of regulatory and medical affairs, including marketing authorisation maintenance, safety variations, UK national and DCP/MRP submissions, renewals, copy approval, prescribing information and medicines information service provision. Anna also has experience of compiling eCTD sequences and the submission of applications using CESP and the MHRA portal.
Anna previously trained as a Pharmacy technician, employed for 5 years in North Devon District Hospital working in Medicines Management.
Melanie Joy
Senior Regulatory Officer
Melanie Joy BSc (Hons), MRSC CChem. MTOPRA
Melanie is a pharmaceutical industry professional with more than 24 years of international regulatory affairs experience in OTC and prescription pharmaceuticals.
Prior to becoming a consultant, Melanie gained extensive experience within large multinational organisations, small development companies and clinical trials organisations preparing submissions to support initial and post-marketing applications in the EU, US and other global territories.
Melanie worked as an analyst prior to entering the field of regulatory affairs.
Melanie currently prepares dossier modules, manages submission procedures and coordinates preparation of scientific advice packages for clients.
Sue Lakeman
Senior Regulatory Officer
Sue Lakeman BSc (Hons), MTOPRA
Sue is a pharmaceutical industry professional with more than 20 years of international regulatory affairs experience. Prior to this Sue worked for 10 years as a formulation scientist, providing in depth technical background to support her regulatory expertise.
Sue joined JensonR+ Ltd in 2013, prior to which she gained extensive regulatory affairs experience within large multinational organisations, including EU, US and national procedures over a broad range of OTC and prescription pharmaceutical products.
In her day-to-day role, Sue provides strategic advice to clients, through all stages of product development and post-approval. Sue has a particular expertise in procedure management and technical writing support.
In her spare time, Sue is a keen wildlife enthusiast, with a special interest in whale and dolphin conservation.
Kathryn Vale
Senior Regulatory Officer
Kathryn Vale BSc (Hons)
Kathryn joined JensonR+ Ltd as a regulatory officer in August 2019 with more than 12 years of regulatory experience within the pharmaceutical industry. She graduated from the University of the West of England in 2007, with a BSc (Hons) degree in Biomedical Science. She has since achieved the TOPRA Postgraduate Certificate in Regulatory Affairs from the University of Wales.
During her career she has gained experience in many aspects of regulatory and medical affairs including marketing authorisation maintenance, safety variations and renewals, maintenance of food supplements and cosmetics, change of ownership applications and medical information service provision. Kathryn also has experience of compiling eCTD sequences and the submission of applications using CESP and the MHRA portal.
Kathryn enjoys running in her spare time.
Francesca Ward
Senior Regulatory Officer
Francesca Ward
Fran Joined JensonR+ in 2020 after graduating with a 1st class BSc (Hons) in Biochemistry from Cardiff University. During her degree she undertook a placement year at Konstanz University, Germany within a crystallography lab and spent a short period of time at Macau University, China as an IAESTE intern within a Drug Discovery research team.
Since joining JensonR+ she supports a variety of clients’ portfolios from initial MA application through to ongoing lifecycle management. She has experience in the preparation of an assortment of regulatory submissions utilising multiple eCTD publishing systems for the UK and EU markets. Fran began her career at the start of the Brexit transition and has since navigated the evolving regulations and legislations within the UK and EU to implement that knowledge within the projects she is involved with.
She looks forward to developing her knowledge within the regulatory area and building on the experiences she has encountered so far.
In her spare time Fran enjoys playing Netball and planning trips to new places.
Susan Child
Regulatory Officer
Susan Child
Susan is a pharmaceutical industry professional who joined JensonR+ Ltd in 2012.
She administers, and provides project management of, the copy approval system for promotional materials; she can also provide regulatory review in line with the ABPI Code of Practice and the MHRA Blue Guide.
Susan enjoys managing the interface with clients and consultants, and also obtains export certificates, notarised documentation and consular legalisation. She has a legal and civil-service background, with 5 years working for DEFRA following time as a junior legal executive.
An awful lot of her spare time is spent writing fiction, pursuing publication and reviewing novels, which means editing and copy editing her own work. This love of written language spills over into her day job.
Faizah Rasul
Regulatory Officer
Faizah Rasul
After completing her BSc in Biomedical Science at Nottingham Trent University in 2015, Faizah completed her MSc at Aston University in the same discipline. Upon graduation, she spent some time working within an ISO:17025 accredited microbiology laboratory, testing water samples for the detection of pathogenic Legionella species using techniques such as microscopy, Maldi-TOF, qPCR and latex agglutination.
In 2017, Faizah began working as a Clinical Trials Associate within a Clinical Research Organisation. She spent 4 years providing support to the project management, clinical operations, medical, and regulatory teams on several phase III/V trials within neurology, cardiology and nephrology.
Faizah joined the team at JensonR+ in January 2022. She initially supported the clinical team, working on bioequivalence studies as a Senior Clinical Officer. She is now working as a Regulatory Officer, supporting clients and the team with regulatory activities, such as preparation and submission of MAA’s, and MAA lifecycle maintenance.
During her free time, Faizah enjoys reading, yoga, and trying out new foods.
Karen Bradshaw
Regulatory Officer
Karen Bradshaw
Karen acquired her BA HONs degree in Contemporary Travel Management in 2005, after which she began her career in Event Management as a Venue Sourcing Team manager, organising overseas conferences for the Pharmaceutical industry.
During her career, Karen’s experience included extensive travel, venue sourcing, pharma compliance, client management, project management, proposal writing networking, negotiation and quality control.
Karen joined the team at JensonR+ Nottingham in October 2021. She provides project management for the copy approval system along with regulatory review in line with the ABPI code, PAGB and MHRA blue guide. Karen also supports the team and our clients on regulatory projects.
Karen has two small children and her passion is music, she is part of the singers club and enjoys attending festivals and concerts.
Matthew Wilkins
Regulatory Officer
Matthew Wilkins
Matthew Wilkins joined JensonR+ in July 2022m as a Regulatory Officer. He previously worked in a Cytotoxic Chemotherapy Production Unit preparing medicines for oncology and haematology cancer patients. Matthew completed his Chemistry MSci (Hons) in July 2020 with University of Nottingham alongside a qualification in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, which gave him an insight into aseptic preparation of drugs.
Quality
Mark King
Associate Director, Quality
Mark King
Mark joined JensonR+ in September 2022 as Associate Director of Quality.
Mark is a pharmaceutical industry professional with 30 years of experience delivering consistent improvements in EU/US GMDP and quality culture in various Quality based roles. He has extensive experience in leadership, quality strategy, Pharmaceutical Quality Systems, Quality Risk Management, Outsourced activity partnerships, QC Analysis, Regulatory GMDP inspections and quality due diligence for mergers and acquisitions.
He holds a BSc (Hons) in Applied Biology and is a Member of the Royal Society of Biology and a Chartered Biologist. Mark has been a Qualified Person since 2001 and has been named as a QP, RP on site authorisations for many years and more recently as an RPi.
He jointly established and acted as Chair for the British Generic Manufacturers / MHRA Quality Forum and is a recognised industry speaker at training events.
In his spare time Mark enjoys spending time with his family, cooking, travelling and keeping fit.
June Gacquin
Head of Quality (GMP)
June Gacquin
June has 20+ years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry. June has held a number of roles with Chanelle Pharma and with Athlone Laboratories.
Junes roles include, Group Project Manager, Production Manager, Artwork Manager, Production and QA Supervisor, Product Launch, Artwork Co-ordinator, Production Operator, Registration Secretary all in the Pharmaceutical Industry. June completed Project Management in CMIT in 2019
June joined JensonR+ (Ireland) Ltd in 2022 as Head of Quality GMP to support the Batch Release Process and Associated activities, including oversight of the GMP quality system at the Longford office which has been granted a Manufacturing and Importation Authorisation by the HPRA.
June has three children and enjoys watching rugby in her spare time.
Darrell Collett
GDP Manager
Darrell Collett
Darrell joined JensonR+ as GDP Manager in April 2023. With experience as a Clinical Pharmacist and Pharmacy Manager, Darrell then moved into the Pharmaceutical Industry as a Quality Pharmacist before becoming an RP.
At JensonR+, Darrell manages the GDP team (RPs, RPIs and Quality Officers) under the direction of the Associate Director of Quality to help build the GDP related areas of the business. She also supports the team on any GDP or Pharmacy related matters.
Darrell is a busy mum of two and enjoys exercising as much as time allows.
Claire Crewe
Quality Manager
Claire Crewe
Claire has a varied career background. She was born in North Devon and relocated to London in 1996, where she served as a metropolitan police officer for 12 years. Claire became a detective constable working in the homicide command, gaining experience in complex investigations, analysing data and detailed record keeping.
Following the birth of her daughter, Claire and her family relocated to Devon and she joined Accord Healthcare working in the quality assurance department. Claire’s skills were transferrable to the pharmaceutical industry and she gained a detailed knowledge of GMP and GDP working for this multi-national pharmaceutical company.
Claire joined JensonR+ Ltd in April 2019. In her role as QA Manager she heads up the Quality Management System Team where she assist the Company, its employees and clients in fulfilling GxP responsibilities in terms of quality and quality systems
Claire has one young daughter and enjoys running, cooking and spending time with her family.
John-Paul Creggy
Compliance Manager
John-Paul Creggy
John-Paul joined JensonR+ in June 2022 as our Compliance Manager. He is a Quality and EHS Specialist and also a Qualified Responsible Person. John-Paul has a Masters MEngSc in Biopharmaceutical Engineering and a Degree in Manufacturing technology.
He enjoys playing Hurling and watching old war films.
Chloe Child
Responsible Person
Chloe Child MChem, MRSC, MTOPRA
Chloe joined JensonR+ Ltd as a graduate in 2016, after gaining a first-class Master of Chemistry (MChem) degree with Honours in Chemical Biology from the University of Warwick.
Chloe is a Responsible Person and a Responsible Person (import) as part of the GDP team. She is also a Member of the Royal Society of Chemistry and is a certified Lead Auditor. She has extensive experience in quality strategy, in the set up and maintenance of quality management systems and with orphan medicines.
Prior to becoming a Responsible Person, Chloe started her career within Regulatory, where she gained experience in the preparation and submission of marketing authorisation applications and building eCTD submissions. Her regulatory knowledge has proven beneficial for her current position, due to the complications the UK’s exit from the EU has caused for supply chains.
In her spare time, Chloe enjoys keeping active and exploring the Devon coastline.
Charles Matthews
Responsible Person
Charles Matthews
Charles has worked within the pharmaceutical industry for 8 years. He was previously a Warehouse & Logistics Manager as well as an IT Manager. Becoming an RP was a natural step for Charles, after having the insights of different the departments within his previous company.
He has a passion for compliance and safety as well as technology and how this can be used as a tool to connect us in the world of pharmaceuticals.
Outside of work, Charles is interested in cars and football.
Sundus Alazawi
GDP Responsible Person
Sundus Alazawi
Sundus joined JensonR+ in April 2023 as GDP Responsible Person. She has previously worked in the Pharmaceutical Industry as an RP and has a Masters degree in Environmental Engineering and Sustainable Infrastructure.
Sundas’ role consists of ensuring GDP compliance for clients.
Sundus has 4 children and a cat, and hopes to add a dog to the group in the future.
Neil Rudd
CSV Lead
Neil Rudd
Neil Rudd joined JensonR+ in February 2023 as CSW Lead. He has over 30 years’ experience within a regulated Quality environment, specialising in Quality Management Systems, Computer Systems Validation (CSV), Documentation Systems and Data Integrity. For JensonR+ he performs CSV and Quality Systems development, improving the systems across the company.
In his spare time you will find him as one half of the Benny and Kate Theatre Company.
Hannah Burdon
Senior Quality Officer
Hannah Burdon
Hannah joined Jenson in March 2022 with over 9 years of quality experience within the pharmaceutical industry.
She graduated in 2012, after which she joined a large pharmaceutical manufacturer in research and development before moving into the QC laboratory and eventually becoming a team leader for the stability department. She then moved to another large pharmaceutical manufacturer working as a QA Officer for nearly 5 years, dealing in third party compliance.
In her role as QA Officer at JensonR+, Hannah helps maintain the internal quality management system as well as supporting clients with any quality needs.
She has 2 young daughters and a small dog that take up her spare time!
Caterina Cioffi
Quality Officer
Caterina Cioffi
Caterina graduated with a master’s degree in Medicinal Chemistry at University of Naples in Italy. She worked for two years as researcher in medicinal chemistry before getting her PhD in Organic Chemistry in the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland. Caterina switched from research to Pharmaceuticals at the beginning of 2021 joining a Regulatory Team as CMC Specialist where she was responsible for the technical evaluation for regulatory content and submission.
Caterina joined JensonR+ (Ireland) Ltd in September 2021 as QA Officer and is involved in quality support services.
Alison Stansfield
Quality Officer
Alison Stansfield
Alison joined JensonR+ in August 2022 to help support the company RP’s with delegated RP duties and assist company project managers with client relationship and task management. Previously working as a Quality Systems Administrator in the Food industry and then in the Quality team, which included product compliance throughout many different categories; Licensed Medicines, Medical Devices, IVD’s and Cosmetics.
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Katie Humphrey
Quality Officer
Katie Humphrey
Katie graduated from Swansea University with a BSc (Hons) in Medical Genetics. In her final year she specialised in molecular microbiology and molecular structure analysis. Once she completed her degree, she explored different parts of the world for a year before finally joining the life sciences manufacturing industry as a team leader, in which she has 6 years of experience and gained knowledge of GMP and risk assessing.
Katie made the switch from manufacturing to pharmaceuticals when she joined JensonR+ Ltd. in July 2021 as a QA Officer. Her role includes keeping an eye on the internal QA needs and making sure Jenson are compliant with all GxP guideline as well as helping other departments with any quality-based needs.
In her spare time Katie enjoys playing puzzle based and adventure video games to keep her brain working. Then when she want to turn her brain off, she loves to read and fight dragons for a while.
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Brigid Quinn
Quality Administrator
Brigid Quinn
Brigid joined JensonR+ in April 2022. With previous experience in Retail, Banking and Software.
She has joined the company to support the QMS team in an administrative role.
Brigid is a busy mum to 3 young boys and enjoys being outdoors as much as possible. She also enjoys reading and all things arts and crafts.
Medical
Rebecca Liversedge
Head of Medical
Rebecca Liversedge BSc (Joint Hons); MSc
Rebecca joined the company in 2015 and has over 19 years’ experience within the pharmaceutical industry working in generic medicines, traditional herbal medicines, veterinary pharmaceuticals, food supplements, pharmacovigilance, clinical trials monitoring and quality assurance. Rebecca has also received GDP Responsible Persons training.
Rebecca has previously worked extensively in UK based pharmaceutical manufacturing plants as a regulatory professional and has worked within several pharmaceutical consultancies. Rebecca also holds a Post Graduate Certificate in Education and uses this skill to deliver training. In the past, she has also been on the editorial team for the TOPRA publication.
Rebecca is a keen rower of Cornish pilot gigs, a six-person crewed sea going rowing boat; as a member of her local club, she often competes in weekend rowing regattas held around the beautiful local coastlines of Devon and Cornwall.
Jason Connell
EEA QPPV
Jason Connell
Jason joined JensonR+ as a EEA QPPV in February 2023. He has been in the pharmaceutical sector since 2016, starting as a Production Worker before moving into the Pharmacovigilance role. Jason has an MSc in AgInnocation and Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Science (Level 7&8).
In his free time, he enjoys hurling, football, soccer and rugby.
Sharon Corbett
EEA QPPV
Sharon Corbett
Sharon joined JensonR+ in April 2022. With 12 years’ experience in Pharmacovigilance working in both consultancy and in Industry. Sharon has exposure to both Clinical trial and Post Marketing PV and worked in Industry in Athlone Laboratories/Kent Pharmaceuticals.
She has Hons Degree in Science (Pharmacology and Physiology) from National University of Ireland, Galway and a Masters in Immunology and Global Health from National University of Ireland, Maynooth.
Sharon has a son and enjoys running (at a slow pace) and reading in her spare time.
Helen Seurin
Senior PV Specialist
Helen Seurin
Helen is qualified to graduate level in Natural Sciences with Biology from the Open University. She has over 25 years’ experience within the generics pharmaceutical industry, 17 of which have been with JensonR+ Ltd.
She gained experience in drug regulatory and medical information with Cox Pharmaceuticals (now Accord) before moving to Jenson Pharmaceutical Services (now JensonR+ Ltd) in July 2004 as a regulatory and pharmacovigilance officer.
Helen has a young son and enjoys travelling in her spare time.
Vishakha Tyagi
Deputy EEA QPPV
Vishakha Tyagi
Vishakha spent 4 years in research where she studied membrane proteins involved in diseases.Her expertise was in cell culture and electrophysiology. After completing her PhD, she moved into Pharmacovigilance and worked in Aspen Pharma Trading Limited for over three years.
Joining in June 2022 to support the EEA QPPV in all activities related to PV such as oversight of safety, risk management plans, overview of the quality system and other operational responsibilities.
Vishakha enjoys cooking, bird watching and hiking.
Lisa Courtier
Senior Pharmacovigilance Officer
Lisa Courtier Cert Health Sci; MPIPA
Lisa is a pharmaceutical industry professional with more than 9 years of experience in drug safety and pharmacovigilance roles and is a member of PIPA.
In 2010, she joined Celgene Ltd as a drug safety administrator, progressing to drug safety associate and eventually to specialist. She moved to North Devon in 2015 and joined JensonR+ Ltd as a drug safety officer.
Lisa is responsible for the handling and processing of safety information including ADRs and ISCRs, performing suitable follow-up activities with reporters, conducting literature reviews of published data, collecting information in relation to our partner SDEAs, signal management activities, PSMF updates and managing partner meetings.
She has a young daughter and enjoys outdoor activities such as camping, spending time at the beach and some occasional running.
Oscar Carter-Burns
Senior Pharmacovigilance Officer
Oscar Carter-Burns
Oscar joined JensonR+ in 2021 as an officer in the pharmacovigilance department. This is his first role in the pharmaceutical industry following the completion of his BSc in Biochemistry at the University of Birmingham. In his final year he specialised in oncology and bacterial genomics, undertaking a final year project exploring the role of cytoglobin in the development of cancer.
Working closely with the UK and EU QPPVs in the pharmacovigilance department, his responsibilities include the reviewing of global and local literature, processing of ICSRs and ADRs as well as providing ad hoc support to projects in medical devices and bioequivalence studies.
Outside of work Oscar is a lifelong rugby lover, playing locally since the age of 6. Having previously captained his school team and represented the University of Birmingham 1st XV, he is currently preparing for a new season with Bideford 1st XV.
George Barrett
Senior Pharmacovigilance Officer
George Barrett
George joined JensonR+ in May 2023 after processing ICSRs for a COVID-19 vaccine in his previous role. He has a BSc (Hons) in Biological Sciences and a MSc in Pharmaceutical science with Management studies both from Kingston University.
George’s role at JensonR+ includes conducting PV activities including processing ICSRs, constructing case narratives and reviewing safety data for signal management.
Outside of work, George is learning and enjoys photography.
Sarah Parsons
Medical Information and Pharmacovigilance Officer
Sarah Parsons
Sarah joined JensonR+ in September 2022 supporting our Medical function. Sarah completed a degree in Neuroscience at the University of Bristol and has since had experience as a Pharmacovigilance Specialist.
Lydia Gladstone
Clinical Officer
Lydia Gladstone
Lydia joined JensonR+ Ltd at the beginning of 2018 and provides support to the Medical function specifically clinical trials.
Lydia is a trained mental health first aider and our mental health champion. Before joining Jenson R Ltd, Lydia worked in programme coordination and student welfare/support. She has a first-class psychology degree.
Finance and Operations
Tanya Rowe
Associate Director, Operations
Tanya Rowe ACMA CGMA (CIMA)
Tanya is a chartered accountant with finance and leadership experience across several industries. Originally from the Northeast of Scotland, Tanya started her finance career working for oil companies in Aberdeen whilst studying for her HNC in accountancy. She then spent some time in the French Alps before relocating to Devon to work as an operational finance manager for Flybe then the University of Exeter where she gained her CIMA qualification.
Tanya joined Jenson in 2021 to oversee the finance and business support functions. In her day-to-day role, she works with the team to fully support the wider business with finance, administration, business development and HR.
Tanya is a keen gardener and loves growing vegetables and dahlias. She also enjoys yoga and cycling.
Shane Sankey
Finance Manager
Shane Sankey BSc (Hons); AAT
Shane is a part-qualified (AAT) accountant with more than 20 years of experience in an accounting environment.
He is currently finance manager for JensonR+ Ltd having joined the company in 2012. He previously spent nine years working for a leading IT services company, progressing rapidly from accounts assistant to accounts manager, a role he held for eight years.
Prior to gaining his AAT qualification, Shane achieved a 2:1 in his Environmental Sciences degree at the University of Greenwich.
Shane currently manages all areas of the accounts function for JensonR+ Ltd reporting in to the Head of Operations. His day-to-day role includes raising invoices to clients, processing supplier payments, bank reconciliation and production of monthly management accounts, statutory reports and company budgets.
Rebekah Gladstone
Rebekah has had a varied and extensive working history in administration, including six years as PA to the sales and marketing director of a leading pharmaceutical manufacturer. Prior to joining JensonR+ Ltd, her most recent role was administrative assistant to several Macmillan Cancer Support caseworkers. The project’s aim was to assist people with cancer or a ‘life limiting’ condition to claim any eligible welfare benefit entitlement. She liaised with healthcare professionals to ensure they were getting all the support they required.
Rebekah joined JensonR+Ltd in 2014 as administration officer, barely getting a foot in the door before adapting her role to provide support to the QPPV and pharmacovigilance team. Due to the growth of JensonR+ Ltd, Rebekah moved across to the finance department as finance assistant, in order to support the finance manager in providing a complete finance service to the whole of the company; addressing all issues of a finance nature and providing all relevant information to meet internal and external demands.
Martin Perriam
Martin joined the Operations team in 2022 as a Finance Officer. Having previously worked in finance roles, Martin has an AAT qualification.
He has 2 young children and when not working he enjoys all sports, gardening and generally being outside.
Jo Biederman
Support Services Manager
Jo Biederman
Jo is AAT qualified and has experience of working in admin and finance roles in both accounting practices and the pharmaceutical industry. Prior to joining JensonR+ Ltd, Jo spent 7 years working as a finance officer for Perrigo.
In 2015, Jo joined the operations team at JensonR+ Ltd as an administrative officer, before becoming Support Services Manager In January 2022. On a day-to-day basis, Jo is responsible for managing all administrative needs of the company including aspects such as Business Development, IT, travel and training, HR administration and service provider contracts.
Jo has two daughters and in her spare time she enjoys being outdoors either walking her dog, running or cycling. She also enjoys making (and eating) cake!
Alex Shaddick
Marketing & Business Development Officer
Alex Shaddick BA (Hons)
Alex joined the operations team at JensonR+ in 2020 providing administrative support to the teams across the company. Previously she worked in administration roles in Learning and Development and the public sector.
Since completing her distance learning degree has moved into her current role of Marketing & Business Development Officer.
Alex is a keen sewer, making clothes for herself and two young children.
Tracy Manley
HR & Administration Officer
Tracy Manley
Tracy joined the Operations Team at JensonR+ in September 2021 as an Administrative Officer. In May 2022, her role developed, and she is now our HR & Administration Officer.
Her favourite past times is spending time with her husband, 2 teenage children and close friends. Outside of this she enjoys cooking, running, gardening and crafts.
Linda Quinn
Administrative Officer
Linda Quinn
Linda joined the administration team at JensonR+ in January 2022. She is based in the JensonR+ Ireland Office in Longford and also works part time as a Special Needs Assistant in a primary school.
Linda’s pastimes include reading, travelling and spending time with her husband and three children.
Consultants
Formerly the CEO of JensonR+ LTD, one of our company founders, currently a Director and a Board member, Martin has a long history of drug development and provision of strategic advice.
A pharmaceutical physican with more than fifteen years’ experience of drug development and commercialisation.
A practising physician with 20 plus years’ experience in medical and clinical functions, gained within diverse companies ranging from large multinationals to SMEs. Duncan has worked with people from a wide range of roles as well as with NICE, public health and policy advisory committees, and academia.
A pharmaceutical marketer in the UK and Ireland with over 25 years’ experience in all aspects of marketing, Linda supports JensonR+ Ltd with product launch plans, including pricing and reimbursement, and in promotional compliance.
Graham has a wealth of QA and QC experience gained across pharmaceuticals and medical devices. Graham currently assists JensonR+ Ltd providing support on clients QMS activities and training in QMS principles
Darren Daly is a Qualified Person with over 20 years experience in the pharmaceutical and Clinical Research Industries. Darren graduated from Athlone Institute of Technology with a Degree in Science.
JensonR+ Limited is a lead member of the international regulatory network regulanet®
regulanet® is a group of highly skilled, experienced, like minded individuals and their companies, who have come together to offer a complete healthcare development service. Together, we form a network with representation in over 90 countries throughout the world. The services we offer span all aspects of product development, from brand and company strategy, product formulation and development, packaging development and implementation, extensive clinical, medical and regulatory expertise coupled with technology sourcing, product licensing and world class project management capabilities.
Founded in 2001 by Dr. Regenold GmbH, regulanet® offers services to a wide variety of national and international healthcare and pharmaceutical clients. The members of the network provide advice and assistance on national and international projects and marketing authorisation procedures, including the decentralised, mutual recognition and centralised procedures within Europe.
Our clients can utilise all of the resources that regulanet® can offer, or just access a specific part of our capabilities. Whatever your requirements, a project leader will provide a single point of contact and coordinate all project activity across the network.
Over the years the services offered by members have been expanded and now include all aspects of development, regulatory and market access in their respective countries.