Career Development at FDB

Career Journey

I’ve had a fantastic career journey at FDB UK over the past 13 years, starting as a Clinical Researcher within Medknowledge, Multilex and OptimiseRx before progressing to the Integration team as a Product Analyst and now stepping into the role of Market Manager for Secondary Care. Each role has built on my knowledge and skills of our solutions. My passion for improving medicines safety and supporting our customers has led me to this role, where I can focus on driving innovation and ensuring our solutions continue to make a real difference in secondary care.

Transition Experience

The transition into my new role has already been really exciting and rewarding. It’s given me the opportunity to take a more strategic approach, working closely with teams across the business to shape how we support secondary care customers. I’ve enjoyed engaging more deeply with customers and industry partners, gaining valuable insights. It’s been amazing to step into a position where I can influence our market approach and contribute to FDB’s future growth.

Skills, Growth and Team Collaboration

This move is helping me develop a range of new skills while strengthening existing ones. I am already gaining a deeper understanding of market dynamics, product strategy, and stakeholder engagement. Working in this role will be an incredible learning experience, and I feel great about contributing to meaningful impact. The collaboration within the Product team has been fantastic. There’s a shared purpose and working alongside such talented colleagues has been inspiring. Everyone is passionate about delivering the best solutions for our customers, and that energy is infectious. The teamwork and open communication make it easy to bring ideas to life, and I feel lucky to be part of such a dynamic and supportive environment.

Customer Focus

Customers are at the heart of everything we do, and I love focusing on delivering real value to them. A great example of this has been working on how we position our medicines safety solutions to best support NHS trusts. It’s wonderful to be part of a company that is so committed to improving patient safety and supporting healthcare professionals in their work.

Future Goals

I’m excited about what’s ahead! I want to continue shaping how we support secondary care, driving innovation and ensuring our solutions align with the evolving needs of the NHS. I’m also keen to build stronger partnerships within the industry and explore new opportunities for collaboration. There’s so much potential to expand the impact we can have, and I’m looking forward to being part of that bigger picture.

Advice for Others

If you’re looking to grow your career at FDB, my biggest piece of advice would be to embrace new opportunities and stay curious. FDB is a place where you can develop your skills, build great relationships, and make a real difference. Be proactive, learn from those around you, and don’t be afraid to step outside your comfort zone, you never know where it might take you!

Encouraging Women in Science

To young women considering a career in healthcare science: go for it! It’s an exciting, rewarding, and impactful field with many opportunities to make a difference. There’s a growing recognition of the importance of diverse perspectives in science and technology, and I truly believe that bringing more women into the field strengthens the industry as a whole. Believe in yourself, seek out mentors who inspire you, and never be afraid to share your ideas, you have so much to contribute!

Celebrating Achievements

One of the things I’m most proud of is bridging the gap between clinical knowledge, technology and our solution strategy. Seeing how our solutions support healthcare professionals in delivering safer care is incredibly rewarding. Knowing our work at FDB plays a role in improving patient outcomes is something I take great pride in, and it motivates me every day.

Healthcare Science Week Message

Healthcare science is at the heart of innovation in patient care. It’s amazing to be part of a community that is constantly driving progress, improving safety, and making a real impact. I want to take this opportunity to recognise all the incredible people working in healthcare science, your dedication and expertise are shaping the future of healthcare, and that’s something to celebrate!

Future of Healthcare Science

The future of healthcare science is so exciting! With advancements in data, AI, and digital health, we have more opportunities than ever to enhance patient care and clinical decision-making. I see my role evolving alongside these changes, ensuring that we continue to innovate and provide the best possible support to healthcare professionals. The potential to transform the way care is delivered is huge, and I’m thrilled to be part of this evolving landscape.