Anna Lawson

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ABOUT ANNA LAWSON

Experienced Business Unit Head | Business Manager | Commercial Director | Marketing DirectorI am an accomplished Pharmaceutical / Med Tech Executive, with a multi-disciplined commercial approach spanning almost 20 years within the sector, both locally & internationally. I’m also a seasoned business leader & marketeer, with a breadth of experience within sales, marketing, market access, homecare and business development. My key strengths are developing sound market insights, critical thinking, strategy development & implementation, delivering go-to-market models (including product launch / re-launch), bringing transformational change (internally & externally), problem solving, cross-discipline collaboration & inspirational leadership all contributing to delivering results through high-performing teams. I’m a clear & effective communicator, with strong interpersonal skills, enabling delivery not only through direct teams but also within a matrix structure. I have a wealth of experience of working across a breadth of functions including finance, medical, compliance, legal, sustainability, regulatory affairs, PV, manufacturing, warehousing, supply chain & customer service; with a keen sense of which partner to engage with & when. I’m a leader who empowers, motivates & develops their teams, with exceedingly high team feedback scores & metrics (overall manager effectiveness score of 98%, vs. a company average of 83%), acting with speed, focus & courage. I consider myself to be highly accountable with a desire to do the right thing, whether that be for the organisation, the individual, customers or patients. I’m proud to be truly passionate about the impact that the sector can bring to the healthcare service, healthcare professionals & patients alike.