Beyond Team

Our people are our strength, they drive us to be the best we can be. At Beyond Blue, we are characterized by curiosity – always asking ‘what if?’

With over 50 team members, with offices in the UK and the US, we have a mix of colleagues from scientific, commercial and research backgrounds.

For over 20 years, we have been collaborating with some of the biggest and most respected healthcare companies across the globe.

As a business, we have always prioritized organic growth that is sustainable for our team. This ensures we maintain a strong value system of integrity, honesty, and quality. As an independently owned business, we can take the time to nurture each individual and support a career in research that is right for them. As a result, many of our senior team members have been with us for years and will, hopefully, be here for many years to come.

Our Directors

Sam Hope

Sam leads the organization’s commercial direction and long-term vision. With deep expertise in strategic decision-making and advisory, and a strong foundation in multiple therapy areas, she's instrumental in the pragmatic application and embedding of research and execution, and regularly facilitates strategic workshops that drive innovation and alignment across teams.

Sam Hope

CEO

Alison Golding

Alison has over 20 years’ experience in pharma market research, her experience spanning multiple therapy areas, though she has particular expertise in neurodegenerative diseases.

Alison Golding

Research Director

Carly Welsh

Carly Welsh

Research Director

Emma Sullivan

Emma is our operations lead and ensures we have the right people, the requisite resource, processes and partners to support our continued growth, while maintaining the high quality we’re known for.

Emma Sullivan

Operations Director

Jenny Fletcher

Jenny is our marketing expert who has worked for the past 15 years in healthcare market research, specializing in online communities and innovation.

Jenny Fletcher

Marketing Director

Kelly Shipley

Kelly has 20+ years of HR expertise in healthcare, leading global teams and driving transformation. She excels in People Strategy, Talent Acquisition, and Professional Development, helping us attract and grow top talent.

Kelly Shipley

Head of Talent

Lindsay Widger

Lindsay is our ‘go to’ oncology lead specialising in complex early-stage positioning, trial design testing, patient research and complex quant methodologies which incorporate conjoint and segmentation.

Lindsay Widger

Research Director

Mary Ann Slater

Mary Ann is a seasoned pharma market research professional specialising in quantitative methodologies. She has extensive experience in diverse therapy areas, with a notable focus on inflammatory diseases.

Mary Ann Slater

Research Director

Mike Pepp

Mike Pepp

Research Director

Paula Coyle

Paula leads our company training and leadership initiatives and has an affinity for designing and delivering strategic market research. She has also worked extensively in oncology, fertility, and autoimmune disease.

Paula Coyle

Research Director

Phil Barnes

Phil Barnes

Research Director

Sean Dougherty

Sean Dougherty

Research Director

Sunny Shah

Sunny leads our US office, providing strategic insights and innovative solutions to support your brand’s success. With 15+ years in life sciences market research and consulting, he excels in problem-solving and team development.

Sunny Shah

Head of US Insights

Supported by a team of 40+ best-in-class researchers and analysts, we all have a blend of science, strategy and commercial skills.
Alexandra Hunt

Alexandra Hunt

Research Manager

Alex Palmer

Alex Palmer

Senior Research Executive

Alice Simons

Alice Simons

Senior Research Executive

Aniela Pawlikowska

Aniela Pawlikowska

Research Executive

Annabel Farrow

Annabel Farrow

Senior Research Executive

Annaliese Fountain

Annaliese Fountain

Research Executive

Ben Smallwood

Ben Smallwood

Senior Research Executive

Charlie Rawlings

Charlie Rawlings

Senior Commercial Operations Executive

Chris Fenn

Chris Fenn

Senior Commercial Operations Manager

Courtenay Weatherall

Courtenay Weatherall

Senior Research Executive

Daneel Sandu

Daneel Sandu

Senior Research Executive

Darryn Critchlow

Darryn Critchlow

Senior Project Coordinator

Ellie Hill

Ellie Hill

Research Manager

Emma Brooks

Emma Brooks

Senior Research Manager

Emma Hutchinson

Emma Hutchinson

Operations Manager

Freya Turner

Freya Turner

Research Executive

Harry Bryant

Harry Bryant

Research Manager

Holly Cassin

Holly Cassin

Project Coordinator

Hollie Hamilton

Hollie Hamilton

Research Manager

Huda Rijab

Huda Rijab

Research Executive

Imaobong Sandy

Imaobong Sandy

Associate Director

Jade Fowler

Jade Fowler

Senior Research Executive

James Siddall

James Siddall

Research Manager

Julia Cichocka

Julia Cichocka

Senior Research Executive

Joe Hann

Joe Hann

Senior Research Executive

Kate Goacher

Kate Goacher

Research Manager

Katie Phillipps

Katie Phillipps

Associate Director

Katie Nicholls

Katie Nicholls

Office Administrator

Krystal Stokes

Krystal Stokes

Senior Project Coordinator

Langa Nkomo

Langa Nkomo

Research Executive

Laura Penny

Laura Penny

Senior Analytics Manager

Lily Pitter

Lily Pitter

Senior Research Executive

Mandy Evans

Mandy Evans

HR Manager

Mark Lundon

Mark Lundon

Associate Analytics Director

Maryam Choudhury

Maryam Choudhury

Research Executive

Mia Hughes

Mia Hughes

Senior Research Executive

Monique Castellani-Kraan

Monique Castellani-Kraan

Commercial Operations Executive

Niamh Horsfield

Niamh Horsfield

Senior Research Executive

Nikita Shah

Nikita Shah

Senior Research Manager

Nikita Walker

Nikita Walker

Senior Research Manager

Rhiannon Notman

Rhiannon Notman

Compliance Executive

Rhona Auckland

Rhona Auckland

Associate Director

Rhona Chipanga

Rhona Chipanga

Research Executive

Sam Bates

Sam Bates

Research Manager

Sarah Dodd

Sarah Dodd

Project Coordinator

Siobhan Davies

Siobhan Davies

Research Consultant

Sruti Dasgupta

Sruti Dasgupta

Senior Research Manager

Sophie Little

Sophie Little

Senior Research Executive

Stephanie Armstrong

Stephanie Armstrong

Associate Director

Stephen Kent

Stephen Kent

Associate Director

Thomas Barnes

Thomas Barnes

Senior Data Analyst

Beyond Values

Our values define who we are and how we work together. For us, they are as simple as A, B, C (D, E) !

These values are more than just words to us; they’re the heart and soul of our team’s culture and are celebrated ad hoc through us giving ‘kudos’ and through our quarterly awards and ongoing initiatives.

Be Adaptable: We thrive in the face of change, embracing new challenges with open arms.

Be Brave: We’re not afraid to take risks, pushing boundaries to achieve extraordinary outcomes.

Be Collaborative: Teamwork is our cornerstone; together, we achieve more than we ever could alone.

Be Determined: We’re relentless in pursuing our goals, never giving up when the going gets tough.

Be Empathetic: We understand the importance of listening, connecting, and supporting one another.

Get a better view of Beyond Blue

Check out the video of our 2nd anniversary, and get to know us better – our team, our values, and our impact.

Meet some team members

 

Chris is living proof of our values. Get to know him a bit more in the video.

Chris Fenn has been promoted to Senior Commercial Operations Manager!

With an impressive 15-year tenure at Beyond Blue, Chris has been a pillar of our organisation, demonstrating a profound understanding of our business and consistently fostering trusted, collaborative partnerships across our industry.

Join us in getting to know Chris better and get a sneak peek at our culture, told by one of our own!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Meet Laura Penny.

Laura recently joined Beyond Blue as Senior Analytics Manager.

Join us in welcoming her to the team!

Socials

We believe that a strong team is built not only through collaboration through our work, but also through shared experiences outside of it. That’s why we place great importance on our social events.

Our social gatherings aren’t just about having fun (although that’s a big part of it!). They serve a higher purpose in strengthening connections, encouraging creativity, meeting new team members, celebrating achievements and creating lasting memories.

Current Opportunities

Are you passionate about understanding what makes people ‘tick’ and about the pharmaceutical industry? At Beyond Blue, we’re always on the lookout for exceptional talent to join our dynamic and down-to-earth team. Whether you have a background in market research, healthcare or another related field, we would love to hear from you.

We believe in the power of innovation, collaboration and diversity to drive our success. If you’re ready to contribute your expertise and be a part of our journey to make a meaningful impact in healthcare and beyond, we want to hear from you. Take the first step towards an exciting career at Beyond Blue by sending us your application today.