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Suzanne Thoms

UKI Commercial Director


Suzanne Thoms is a results-driven leader in sales, marketing, and business development with a clear mission: to ensure that patients and healthcare professionals have access to the right medicines and medical devices at the right time. With extensive experience at Senior and Board levels across B2B and D2C markets, Suzanne combines commercial acumen with a passion for innovation, making her a trusted and impactful presence in the healthcare industry.

Her career highlights a proven ability to drive growth and deliver ROI, underpinned by an impressive skill set that spans strategic marketing planning, brand development, digital platform optimization, and stakeholder management. Suzanne’s expertise extends across public, private, and non-profit sectors, where she has consistently demonstrated her ability to craft and execute campaigns that make a meaningful difference.

A natural motivator and relationship builder, Suzanne excels in leading teams to achieve tangible outcomes. Her wide-ranging capabilities include managing customer relationships, media strategies, and P&L accountability, all while opening new business opportunities and inspiring those she leads.

Suzanne’s commitment to excellence is reflected in her participation in advanced professional development courses, from the NHS Leadership Through Change program to strategic innovation training at MIT’s Innovation Lab. These experiences have equipped her with cutting-edge tools to navigate complex challenges and drive sustainable success.

When not revolutionizing access to healthcare, Suzanne enjoys perfecting her culinary skills—she’s known for her exceptional Sunday dinners and award-worthy pots of jam!

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Marsha Gray, Training Specialist

Boehringer Ingelheim Ltd

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Paul Runeckles, Director of Execution Excellence

Ferring

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Simon Warden, National Sales Manager

Frontier Medical Group

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Richard Edmonds

Gedeon Richter Women's Health

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Robb Sayers, UK Capability Lead

ViiV Healthcare

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