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Sarah Denham

Principal Consultant, IQVIA


As a senior leader within the pharmaceutical industry, Sarah Denham is passionate about fostering effective joint working between the NHS and pharmaceutical and medtech companies to deliver the best possible outcomes for patients. This is achieved through innovative, well-designed services and care pathways that address health inequalities while optimising NHS resources. Sarah has a particular interest and extensive knowledge of cardiovascular disease, diabetes, respiratory diseases, and oncology, with a focus on breast and ovarian cancers.

With 14 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, Sarah has an in-depth understanding of the NHS and scientific research and how they translate into national public and clinical policy. Her strong knowledge of NHS policy and commissioning structures enables her to provide strategic counsel, helping clients successfully engage with NHS stakeholders through meaningful conversations. She encourages clients to think differently and consider the entire patient journey, ensuring that products align effectively with NHS integrated care pathways.

Sarah is highly experienced in developing strategic brand plans and leading partnership initiatives between patient groups, academic institutions, professional bodies, and the NHS to enhance primary, secondary, and tertiary care services. Her expertise includes leading cross-functional teams to capitalise on opportunities arising from government initiatives such as the Accelerated Access Collaborative, driving healthcare innovation, and delivering service redesign projects that have been recognised by NICE as examples of good practice.

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Marsha Gray, Training Specialist

Boehringer Ingelheim Ltd

“Working with Life Science Access Academy, our company love the variety of the many courses that are on offer. The hour long courses on specific subjects are really useful on Friday lunchtimes for our field teams and gain a lot of interest.

Life Science Access Academy are also super flexible and helpful when it comes to tailoring some additional sessions to our needs.”

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Paul Runeckles, Director of Execution Excellence

Ferring

“We have been partnered with LSAA for several years now which has enabled our team members to develop their competencies and capabilities.

With over 700 learning modules, regular webinars on highly relevant topics across the UK, the opportunity to engage with expert speakers after events and regular blogs and newsletters, the platform is a highly valued resource at Ferring.

The team also provides regular usage statistics so we can understand the hot topics in Ferring and enable colleagues to share knowledge and experience with each other.”

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Simon Warden, National Sales Manager

Frontier Medical Group

“Frontier Medical has fully implemented, Life Science Access Academy allowing Sales and Marketing to utilise the system. Maximising on line learning for all remote staff stimulates a culture of self-development giving individuals the accountability and responsibility to broaden their skills set.

Life Science Access Academy training is topical and a good fit for the fast paced healthcare market.”

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Richard Edmonds

Gedeon Richter Women's Health

“I have found the training via the Life Science Access Academy to be excellent and I know many of my colleagues have as well.

The content is always kept up to date and there is a huge and interesting variety of topics covered. The site is curated in a way that makes it clear and easy to navigate. Also, the staff at Life Science Access Academy are friendly and responsive and all the experts are always knowledgeable in their areas.”

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Robb Sayers, UK Capability Lead

ViiV Healthcare

“The variety and relevancy of content brings value to many different roles across the healthcare industry.

I have also been overwhelmed by the way the Life Science Access Academy team have accommodated our own business needs, being sensitive yet responsive to helping us since its formation.”

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