With a career spanning more than 20 years in pharmaceuticals, Alison Clayton has joined global testing, calibration and advisory services provider Exova as General Manager of its European pharmaceutical business.
Clayton joins from Quintiles where she was most recently global head of project services for the company's Central Laboratory business, responsible for managing global teams, customer account management and generating and implementing both operational and strategic plans.
In her new role, she will be responsible for Exova’s Edinburgh and Camberley laboratories, utilising her operational experience, technical knowledge and solid understanding of the regulatory framework in which Exova’s customers operate.
Phil Coles, Director of Health Sciences, Europe at Exova, said: 'Alison has built a strong career in pharmaceuticals and her extensive experience in operations management and knowledge of the industry makes her a valuable asset to our customers. She joins us at a time of growth for our European pharmaceuticals business and she will play a key role in helping us achieve our ambitions.'
