Meet the Team
We are a global healthcare consultancy, made up of bold thinkers with huge collective pharma and biotech industry knowledge and practical experience.
The Uptake Team is connected through mutual values and driven by a shared purpose. These foundations support our approach to the work we do, making ‘inspiring exceptional’ a joyful experience.
Simon Hall
Head of Finance, Legal and Technology
Melissa Dagless
Head of Growth and Innovation
Chelsea Foxwell
Head of People and Operations
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Jo Wake
Practice Consultant &
Launch Excellence Lead
David Thwaites
Account Director Speciality Care and Omnichannel
Belinda Blakeney
Copy Editor and Operations Manager
Sophie Franks
Senior Finance and IT Coordinator
Matthew Scofield
Project Management Assistant
Annicia Thompson
Project Management Assistant
Aman Birdi
Digital Marketing & Design Executive
Amelia Hutchins
Marketing Communications Director
Ozan Karaca
Project Management Assistant
Kanushiya Karunakaran
Project Management Assistant
Joanne Horne
Client Innovation Director
Elizabeth Bolivar
Account Manager and Digital Lead
Georgia Baskeyfield
Project Management Assistant
Jon Reid
Senior Manager HR Programmes
Jordan Forteath
Project Management Assistant
Natalie Mewes
Leadership Team Assistant
Rachel Foley
Senior Strategic Consultant
Claire Harrison-Cox
Attraction and Onboarding Manager
Crystal Lim
Project Management Assistant
Yuliya Pyrozhak
HR Systems & Project Manager
Connor King
Digital Marketing Manager
Welfare Team
The welfare team are responsible for ensuring there is a positive and productive working atmosphere at our London office. Their listening skills are a great resource for the Uptake team when needing to work through complex challenges, and a fantastic sound board for brainstorming new ideas.
Our office has achieved ‘Responsible Employer for Dogs in the Workplace’ status, to support the wellbeing of our whole team.
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Chief Welfare Officer
Zoe Hall is our Chief Welfare Officer, and she can often be found checking on each individual member of the team throughout her day and skilfully uses her warm and empathetic attitude to encourage regular rest breaks, thus improving her team’s efficiency. With 9+ year experience in her current role, Zoe is a valuable asset to the Uptake team!