Summary of work experience and core expertise.

1. Dr. Lester MarrisonSummarySelf-motivated and experienced professional with over 13 years experience of working in world leading contract research organisations servicing the pharmaceutical industry, practised in the delivery of high profile projects. Accomplished in the delivery of change management at a project and corporate level with a solid record of delivery in chemistry alliance projects, change management, staff coaching, business integrations and process re-engineering. Track record of operating at the board and directorship levels with an ability to maintain strong communication with all stake-holders, with proven capability of working in cross-cultural and multi-functional teams. Recognised as an effective trouble-shooter and rescuing of failing projects to deliver on time and on budget. A proactive problem solver with a keen ability to analytically evaluate processes and appropriately implement contingency planning.Core CompetenciesTechnically very competent chemist Programme and client management Project management, planning and delivery Stake-holder management 3rd Party Supplier Relationship Management Budget management Staff mentoring Communication Commercial and contractual negotiations Operational change management Cross cultural working Low cost experience Matrix management Proficient user of MSOffice (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Project, Outlook)Professional Experience Evotec India Private Limited (India) VP Chemistry, August 2009 – December 2010A new company established through the purchase of a low cost chemistry provider by Evotec UK Limited. I was working at another site for Evotec in India and took responsibility for the initial development of the site and the integration of services with UK and Germany. Responsible for many areas of the business including technical head, budgeting, resource management, contract negotiation and project proposals. Helped to establish Evotec India as a high quality cost effective chemistry provider and integrated successfully with offices in the UK and Germany. Accountable for 120 chemists and the implementation of new processes and IT solutions within Evotec India. Developed successful alliances with leaders in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors with responsibility at the corporate levelSuccessfully negotiated many short term and long term contractsIncreased the technical proficiency of the chemistry teamsImproved the working environment and motivation of staffSuccessful in the introduction of corporate change and the introduction of new processesAccountable for the revenue delivery on a monthly basisEvotec-RSIL (INDIA) Chief Scientific Officer, December 2007 – August 2009A joint venture company created between Evotec UK and RSIL (India). Responsible for the establishment of Evotec-RSIL as a provider of low cost chemistry solutions, specifically focusing on parallel synthesis strategies. Also managed the training of all staff, contract negotiations and project management activities.Accountable for the set-up of a new facility, including the laboratory design and establishment of the chemistry and analytical laboratoriesResponsible for alliance management at the corporate levelResponsible for the employment of all staff Training of all staff in parallel synthesis, and ensuring the procedures from supporting departments such as analysis, purification, reformatting and data registration were properly implemented Proactive problem solverAccountable for the revenue delivery on a monthly basisResponsible for project proposals and contract negotiationsEvotec UK Limited (UK) Libraries Logistics Coordinator, June 2005 – November 2007Working at the UK site I was responsible for revenue streams in excess of €9M per year, generated through several programs resourced by approximately 35 people. Involving good internal communication and matrix management, with an ability to manage internal and external project stakeholders and proactively problem solve. Responsible during this period for taking a failing project valued at >€3M and following re-structuring and discussions with the client was able to ensure over-delivery of the project within the original time-frame, resource and budget.Responsible for project management and change management activitiesStakeholder management within high-profile programmesEvotec-OAI/Evotec (UK) Project/Group Leader, April 1999 – June 2005 Recognised as a proactive and capable trouble-shooter. Demonstrated during this period a strong ability to focus on successful delivery of underperforming projects. Responsible for turning several projects from loss-making into profitable and successful collaborations, as well as the implementation of new procedures to improve efficiencies. Responsible for operational change management on 4 long term projects during this period valued between €2M - €25M (approx.), all of which were for world leading pharmaceutical companies, as well as additional responsibilities on my own programs during the course of some of these changes. Proactive change was required due to the substantial fall in the value of the US dollar during 2002/2003 to ensure projects remained profitable.Significant stake-holder management experienceProven ability to effect operational and project change managementProject 1 (European based 2 year project)Project had been operational for approximately 6 months and had delivered ~20% against expectation at that time. Following collaboration with the responsible person, team re-structure and client discussions we were able to initiate a project correction plan, which ensured successful delivery of the project within 2 years as expected.Project 2 (Global 2 year project)Similar scenario and was successful in implementing change and removing a blame culture. Client continued to work with Evotec for a further 5 years following the successful completion of the first program.Project 3 (Internal procedural change)A project which was responsible for 40% of the revenue for Evotec OAI at its inception was reliant on the analytical department to be successful. They had been unsuccessful in establishing the required procedures within the required time-frame. Myself and a colleague dissected the processes required and proposed the procedural changes to ensure throughput within the department increased by over 300%.Project 4 (US based 5 year project)First year of this project saw only 66% completion against expectation. A full review of all project processes, across all departments, was implemented, finally resulting in 128% delivery in year 2 and 100% delivery on average across years 3 – 5. Project value was $33M. Due to the substantial fall in value of the US dollar during this period significant operational project change was necessary to maintain an appropriate margin.Project 5 (European based 2 year project)After 6 months the project had failed to deliver against its targets and was threatened to be removed at significant cost to Evotec. I was responsible for ensuring the project delivery was improved and the client could see an appropriate plan was in place to ensure on time and on budget delivery by the end of the 2 year period. Project value was €3M.Oxford Diversity/OAI (UK) Senior Scientist, November 1997 – March 1999 Joined Oxford Diversity directly from University and worked on projects with US and UK based pharmaceutical companies, specifically focusing on library synthesis. Responsible for the establishment of the processes and procedures Evotec continued to use in the preparation of libraries until the business was re-located to India in 2007. Following a successful project with a European based pharmaceutical company I took further responsibilities for other programs, which are described above.EDUCATIONBSc(Hons) Chemistry – the Manchester Metropolitan University (1991 – 1994)DPhil (Chemistry) – the Manchester Metropolitan University (1994 – 1997)PUBLICATIONSSeveral publications based on academic work, and also named in several patents during my time at Evotec.Available on request.<br />