Proud Science Alliance: The 3C’s of Cross Sector LGBTQ+ Leadership

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  Iain Gowers

  IT support analyst
  Roche

  I'm been working in IT support at Roche for 11 years. I set up the UK branch of OPEN (Roche's LGBTQ+ & allies staff forum) in 2016 and we have been involved with Brighton Pride from 2017 onwards. I also have over 19 years, working as a Trustee with Allsorts youth project (an LGBTU+ youth project for young people under the age of 26). I am an avid swimmer and competes and is part of the management member of the LGBT+ & allies swimming club Out To Swim South

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  David Hillman

  Senior Director, Pharmacovigilance
  PPD

  A medical scientist by background, I have spent the first fifteen years of my career working in the field of patient safety, both in the pharmaceutical and service provider sectors. I currently lead the global safety science team within the Pharmacovigilance department of a large Contract Research Organisation (CRO). In 2019 I became one of the founding executive sponsors of PPD's LGBT+ employee resource group "PPD Pride."

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  Hannah Williamson

  Graduate Research Scientist
  AstraZeneca

  Hannah joined AstraZeneca's R&D Graduate Scheme in 2018 after receiving her BSc in Biomedical Sciences with Industrial Placement from the University of Leeds. She has worked in various early-phase drug discovery functions and is currently based in the Functional Genomics Centre, a joint venture with CRUK which aims to use pooled CRISPR screening to identify oncology drug resistance targets. Hannah is an active member of AZPride, AstraZeneca's LGBTQIA+ employee resource group, having represented the group at early-talent events including Student Pride and LGBT Leaders in STEM. She is passionate about cultivating an inclusive culture in scientific research.

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  Kelly Ellis

  Director Tech Transformation
  GSK

  An economist technologist. A transformation leader with 15 years of experience in major reform programmes in the public and health sciences sectors. Co-chair of the Proud Science Alliance.

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  Scott Francis

  UK and Ireland Market Access HIV
  Gilead Sciences Inc.

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  Jane Finch

  Quality Specialist
  Pfizer

  I have worked in Pharmaceutical Manufacture Quality Assurance for over 30 years, starting out as a lab analyst, through leader positions, and into my current role in a Quality Systems Team. I have 2 children in their 20’s, one of whom identifies as gay and non-binary. I joined Pfizer’s LGBTQ+ group, OPEN, in 2016, becoming European Ally Lead in 2017. I lead on the development of materials to engage and educate Allies in Pfizer Europe, sharing the materials and my passion for the engagement of Allies with OPEN chapters globally. I firmly believe that by working collaboratively we can raise the bar and make work a place where everyone can be their best self.

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