As Assistant R&D Director, Amanda has headed up the Research & Development (R&D) Department in NHS Fife for the last 17 years. She has been responsible for ensuring the delivery of effective systems of research management and governance, developing and implementing strategies for both commercial and non commercial research, and Intellectual Property. During this time the R&D team has grown from 2 to 31.
Focussing on developing Fife’s research agenda, by maximising capacity and capability, she has implemented a range of innovative initiatives, such as an extensive R&D Education Programme and creation of a Clinical Research Facility. Amanda works closely with local community partners, HEIs and research networks and has overseen a doubling of ongoing research, and trebling of research active staff.
With a varied career, this accomplished researcher has scientific publications and a background in biological research, education and communication. Previous posts have included establishing an Editing and Proof-reading Business and Head of the Education, Interpretation and Environmental Department of a leading commercial company in the leisure industry.
