Careers Angel Profile: Dr Gordon Jamieson
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| Name | Dr Gordon Jamieson |
|---|---|
| Email Address | gjamieson@dunelm.org.uk |
| Industries/Sectors | Chemicals & Pharmaceutical; Commodity Trading; Consultancy; Education & Academia; Managerial & Executive; Manufacturing; Medical & Health Care; Sales / International Sales; Science & Research; Self Employed |
| Employer | Fixed Phage Ltd |
| Position | Chief Commercial Officer |
| Experience | 35-40 years (approx.) |
| Degree | Botany (graduated in 1982) |
| Other Qualifications | PhD Genetics (Nottingham) 1982-5 |
| Internships | N/A |
| Information | A seasoned business leader with extensive experience in delivering step-change business improvement, alongside developing, licensing and international marketing of new technologies in life-science, chemical and consumer product sectors. Specialties: Strategic analysis and innovation to create and exploit new markets and technologies. Commercial and licensing contract negotiations. Sales, marketing and business development. Leading international programme management and new product development. Project director for significant capital investments. Delivering operational change and excellence through teams. |
| Things I Wish I'd Known | 1. Recognising there is not just one answer to most problems. It's a matter of perspective. 2. The importance teamwork, believing in yourself and those around you. 3. Finding the right soulmate to share life with - I met my future wife at Durham. 4.No matter how bad things are, a sense of humour improves the situation. 5.Be kind to yourself and those around you - whilst striving for excellence. |