Simon Morton

Background

About Simon Morton

I am an experienced pharmaceutical industry professional with a passion for working with diverse, innovative and collaborative teams. I have excellent experience in project & resource management, as well as people & performance management, including organizational talent development. I have a strong interest in pharmaceutical drug development across all phases, with particular focus on how emerging technologies can improve both the way drug development is conducted and lead to the increased availability of targeted therapies. In my personal life, I have a passion for music, travel and photography and enjoy spending time on these with my family and friends. Key skills & experience- Core therapeutic areas of expertise: Multiple Sclerosis, Neuroimmunology, Neurodegeneration, Neuromuscular - Program Management and acting Global Program Head - Driver of integrated strategy and tactical plans for global drug development programs, including data & digital solutions - Driver of strong organizational alignment and seamless cross-functional execution of global drug development activities - Monitor and ensure delivery of development activities according to plan (cost, time and quality)- Proactive management of risks and issues - Promote innovation and productivity gains - Use influence to enable high-performing teams - Strong communicator - Cross-functional collaboration from research/early development through phase I-IV and marketed products - Lifecycle management, including indication expansion and formulation development - Working across geographic and cultural boundaries (US, EU, Japan, China, India)- Investor Relations activities - Internal & external communications - Mentoring, coaching & onboarding