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CTS Project Executive Company & Role Description Founded in 2002, Tanner Pharma Group is a specialty service provider in the biopharmaceutical industry focused on improving patient access to medicines on a global basis. Tanner Pharma offers its biopharmaceutical partners a portfolio of four distinct service offerings that span the product lifecycle from clinical development to commercialization. With its global headquarters in Charlotte, North Carolina and offices in the United Kingdom, Switzerland and Ireland, Tanner Pharma is in a phase of rapid growth. The Project Executive is responsible for ensuring success and completion of CTS projects, supporting the Project Manager, liaising with customers and suppliers to guarantee complete satisfaction. To support our Clinical Trial Services (CTS) department using solid project management and key account management skills to successfully see a project through to completion and to achieve Clinical Trial Supply (CT) group sales target (AOP). Role Accountabilities Expected Responsibilities for the CTS Project Executive are: Customer Account and Sales Operation Management • Provide proactive communication and excellent customer service to build and nurture client loyalty, trust, and satisfaction., • Working with the Project Managers and Snr Director to ensure the accurate and successful delivery of CTS projects against agreed KPIs and timeframes., • Prompt effective response time for internal and external communication., • Effective handling of all sales activities from order enquiry through to shipment., • Resolve queries and complaints in accordance with TPG SOPS or inform PM and Snr CTS Director in a timely manner., • Liaise with vendors to elevate competitive advantage through value and sourcing solutions., • Develop and maintain CTS Vendor database., • Liaise with customers to ensure timely and accurate delivery of projects., • Ensure all Customer records and Trackers are accurate and up to date with all CT projects and related information., • Maintain all documents used to aid internal communication and reporting are accurate and up to date., • Ensure all logistical aspects of project delivery are communicated in a timely and accurate manner with the necessary department., • Ensure compliance and traceability opposite product integrity throughout the procurement/project supply chain., • Ensure all license documentation and QA related activities are in place and being managed opposite CT orders and project delivery., • Ensure any risks identified are escalated to the PM and Senior Director in a timely manner., • Work within current quality, regulatory and Company requirements., • Work closely with the finance team to ensure that all financial aspects of project delivery are communicated in a timely and accurate manner., • Work closely with all departments within the organization., • Understand and work within the constraints of customs, import and export regulations for global shipping and complete necessary shipping documents. Desired Candidate Profile & Capabilities Required: • Local to the St Albans area and able to travel into the office (located in Redbourn), • Bachelors or equivalent experience., • Have the right to work in the UK., • Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English., • Familiarity with project management tools, Microsoft Teams etc., • Ability to work as an individual contributor in a Results-Focused work environment., • Customer Orientation: The ability to demonstrate concern for satisfying one’s external and/or internal customers., • Problem-solving: Able to handle difficult or unexpected situations in the workplace as well as complex business challenges., • Results Orientation: The ability to focus on the desired result of one’s own or one’s unit’s work, setting challenging goals, focusing effort on the goals, and meeting or exceeding them., • Communication: Able to communicate in a clear, appropriate, effective, and efficient manner in various situations., • Project Management: Able to effectively coordinate a project from start to finish; using effective communication, interpersonal skills, and organization to complete projects within defined parameters and timelines. Compensation & Benefits • Salary £35,000 plus commission, • Pension scheme, • Private health insurance, • Attractive performance incentive plan, • Vacation, Volunteer and paid sick leave Tanner Pharma Group’s Core Values: Everything we do at Tanner Pharma Group is dictated by our values. We take them very seriously, and we're proud of this unwavering commitment. Check out view our core values and learn more about our company. Candidates may be required to organize reference calls upon request. Confidentiality will be respected. Additionally, Pre-employment drug and background screening will be required. Tanner Pharma Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

Why Netcel Netcel is a vibrant and fast-growing digital product consultancy, specialising exclusively in the Optimizely Digital Experience Platform and Opal AI. As the UK’s leading Optimizely partner, we work with enterprise organisations to create intelligent, personalised digital experiences that deliver measurable impact - driving engagement, conversion, and long-term value. We are proud of our collaborative, progressive and inclusive culture that nurtures talent and supports personal growth. You will be working with a team of experienced consultants, strategists and technologists, where you will have the opportunity to do some of the most rewarding work of your career. We are a responsible and ethical business with ambitious CSR and ESG targets as well as supporting a variety of charities through fundraising and volunteering. We celebrate equality and diversity and strive to provide an environment where you can thrive and grow. Your Role As Head of Business Development, you’ll own and optimise Netcel’s funnel from first touch through to sales ready opportunity. Your focus will be on driving consistent, high-quality demand at the top of the funnel, nurturing prospects through the middle, and ensuring a strong, well qualified pipeline. This is a hands-on, commercially focused role that blends demand generation, prospect engagement, and team leadership. You’ll work closely with the Commercial Director and Marketing team, together with strategic partners to fuel revenue growth and strengthen Netcel’s market presence. Lead generation & pipeline development • Pipeline strategy & optimisation - Own and continually optimise Netcel’s top of funnel strategy, systemising processes, and performance, • Campaigns & channels - Lead the marketing team to deliver targeted demand generation aligned to our Ideal Client Profile, • Content strategy & execution - Orchestrate content strategy and execution, working with subject matter experts to support targeted campaigns, • Demand generation - Build and maintain a strong pipeline of MQLs through outbound prospecting, inbound nurture, events, networking, portals, and partner activity, • Technology partnerships - Develop and manage strategic partner relationships, such as Optimizely, to drive joint opportunities, • Market intelligence - Stay close to market trends, competitor activity, and emerging technologies to help refine messaging and service offerings Prospect nurture & engagement • Nurture journeys – Own, design and deliver structured, insight led nurture approaches to move prospects through to SQL, • Lead development - Be the first point of contact for prospects, leading discovery calls to understand business goals, challenges, and digital maturity, • Lead qualification - Assess lead fit based on need, budget, timeline, and strategic alignment, • Pipeline health – managing and optimising the CRM to ensure accuracy and ability to forecast pipeline, • Supporting the Commercial Director with proposals and pitches, as required What we are looking for We’re looking for a commercially minded leader who combines strategic thinking with hands-on execution. You’ll be confident owning the funnel end-to-end, comfortable engaging senior stakeholders, and motivated by building scalable, repeatable growth. You’ll likely have: • 5+ years’ experience in B2B demand generation, business development, or inside sales for complex services or solutions, • A proven track record of managing MQL to SQL progression at scale, including sequencing, discovery, and qualification, • Experience leading or mentoring small teams and coordinating cross functional activity across marketing, sales, and delivery, • Strong written and verbal communication skills, from clear discovery notes to persuasive outreach and proposal inputs, • A data driven mindset, with the ability to build dashboards, interpret funnel performance, and act on insights, • Excellent organisation and time management skills across parallel campaigns, meetings, and RFP timelines, • Experience working within digital product, digital experience, or DXP ecosystems (e.g. Optimizely), ideally including partner co-sell motions, • Confidence using CRM and marketing automation tools (HubSpot experience highly desirable), including reporting and lifecycle management, • Familiarity with ABM, webinars, events, and structured demand generation playbooks, • A customer obsessed, relationship building approach, with the ability to communicate clearly and pragmatically, • A proactive, optimistic mindset and a willingness to continuously refine processes to improve outcomes What we can offer you At Netcel, we want people to grow, develop, and do their best work. We support learning in a variety of ways; from self-directed development to structured training and hands-on opportunities to learn from others across the business. Alongside meaningful work in a supportive and collaborative culture, we also make time to connect, unwind, and enjoy working together. Some of the benefits and perks of working at Netcel include: • Generous time off – 25 days holiday (increasing with length of service!) plus bank holidays, with the option to buy additional annual leave, • Flexible working hours – core hours of 10am-4pm, allowing flexibility around start times, • Enhanced pension scheme – 4% employer contributions with 5% employee contributions, plus access to pension guidance and annual pension updates, • Life assurance – cover of 3x your annual salary for peace of mind, • Health cashback scheme – an annual allowance to claim back on everyday health costs such as optical, dental and physiotherapy, • Wellbeing support – 24/7 access to a virtual GP and confidential counselling, plus access to mental health support apps and gym discounts, • Everyday perks – a shopping rewards scheme with discounts from well-known brands, • Structured onboarding – a clear, supportive onboarding experience to help you settle in and succeed, • Learning & development – ongoing training and development opportunities to support your growth, • A connected culture – regular social events, both virtual and in person, including our quarterly Connect days, • Recognition & rewards – exam incentives, quarterly ‘Above and Beyond’ awards and talent referral bonus D&I statement At Netcel we encourage you to think outside the box, we value diversity and different ways of working. It’s our mission to build a diverse and inclusive working environment and we are committed to our mission to become a climate positive workplace.

SUMMARY The Sales Administrator will coordinate sales collateral and reports with retailers in the Germany, Austria and Switzerland regions, account line reviews, account specific trade shows, maintain market retail landscapes and coordinate all marketing requests for the region. In this role, you will fulfill assignments in support of ongoing account management activities by managing various reporting, maintenance and execution projects. Serving as a key point of contact, this individual will support independent shops to ease their journey through the selection process. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: • Complete customer set-up sheets/quote sheets/sample requests/image requests – as needed by account, • Coordinate sales reports and plans for all retailers monthly, retail landscapes quarterly and create and send monthly news and information to them, • Schedule and manage Account Planning Meetings, • Upload images and content on retailer portals, • Coordinate marketing requests and work with the Marketing team in Atlanta for merchandising, displays, ads, catalogues, trade show collateral, • Manages the monthly social media calendar and liaise with the agencies or freelancers to get content and postings, • Manage Kids2 experiences and Fairs for the German market., • Respond to ad hoc retailer requests for hi res images, dimensions, info, etc., • Complete Head to Head product comparisons where necessary, • Maintain retail landscapes by retailer for the Germany, Austria and Switzerland markets., • Support Sales Managers in sales calls, trade shows, mail-ins, customer follow up and internal meetings related to specific accounts., • Compile presentation sell sheets., • Request any samples, prototypes and collateral material requested for above events., • Manage call collateral and other requested support material by submitting requests on the Collateral Tracker and/or Requester found on the Marketing Portal and following up with personnel responsible for deliverables., • Submit sample request for in stock samples and work with Product Managers and Brand Managers for acquisition of updated prototypes, samples, and product information as needed for web content, catalog, and account maintenance by retailer, • Track all shipments and provide tracking data to sales manager/customer as applicable., • Manage any special projects assigned by Sales director as needed to support growth and management of accounts, • Coordinate and track international creative requests between brand managers and account managers., • Coordinate trade fairs where Kids2 is representing their brands- coordinate with suppliers and vendors and arrange samples and travel arrangement for all tradeshow members of Kids2, • Other duties and responsibilities as assigned QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE • 3 years previous sales support experience, • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, • Fully bilingual in German and English (reading, writing, and speaking), • Highly organized and detail-oriented, • Ability to manage multiple projects from beginning to end EDUCATION & SKILLS • Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Sales, Marketing or equivalent work experience CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS • None required COMPUTER/TECHNICAL SKILLS • Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and Excel PHYSICAL DEMANDS • While performing the duties of this job, the team member is regularly required to talk or hear., • The team member frequently is required to sit; have flexible use of hands; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl., • The team member is occasionally required to stand, walk, and taste or smell., • The team member must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 - 50 pounds., • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT • Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions, • General office environment, • Based in the UK office

This key role sits at the centre of a high-performing, customer-focused business, driving operational excellence across a critical function. This company is looking for an experienced and commercially minded leader to take ownership of an end-to-end order management function within a well-established, manufacturing organisation. Operating as a global leader in the design and manufacture of cutting-edge technology, the company has built an outstanding reputation over more than 50 years of innovation and industry excellence. This is a senior role reporting directly to the Managing Director, offering both strategic influence and hands-on operational responsibility across multiple product lines, including capital equipment, spare parts, tooling and services. You will have a handful of direct reports, so personable skills will be key. You will lead and develop a capable team spanning order processing and logistics, ensuring performance, accountability and continuous improvement are embedded across all activities. Acting as the key escalation point, you will bring clarity and control to complex operational challenges while maintaining a strong focus on customer outcomes and service excellence. Your ability to balance strategic oversight with day-to-day operational awareness will be essential in driving efficiency, managing risk and supporting business growth. The role requires a confident communicator who can operate effectively at senior level, using data and insight to inform decisions and influence stakeholders. You will take ownership of KPIs, oversee process optimisation and play a central role in strengthening systems and digital platforms, particularly within SAP S/4HANA. A strong understanding of order-to-cash processes within a B2B environment is essential, alongside proven experience managing teams and improving operational performance. This is an opportunity to step into a visible leadership position where your impact will be immediate and measurable. You will play a key role in shaping processes, developing people and enhancing the overall customer experience, all within a business that values accountability, innovation and continuous improvement. Key requirements for the role include: • Proven experience in a senior operational or management role with direct team leadership responsibility, • Strong working knowledge of SAP S/4HANA, particularly across SD and MM modules, • Advanced Excel capability, including data analysis, reporting and dashboard creation, • Demonstrated experience in end-to-end order management within a B2B environment, • A track record of driving process improvement, managing KPIs and influencing senior stakeholders

Job Title: Innovation Manager Location: Harpenden, Herts Reports To: Director of Operations Salary Range: £43k - £55k Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent About PheroSyn: PheroSyn is a venture backed AgriTech startup developing cutting‑edge insect pheromone technologies as sustainable alternatives to traditional pesticides. With multiple ongoing R&D and product development collaborations, we are expanding our managerial capacity to support the next stage of growth. We are now seeking an Innovation Manager, a senior cross functional role designed to combine strong scientific understanding with organisational leadership. You will provide strategic oversight of technical programmes, ensure the smooth execution of multidisciplinary projects, and drive the progression of the company’s innovation pipeline from concept through to product readiness. Role Summary We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Innovation Manager to provide hands‑on programme leadership, ensuring that lab teams, scientific partners, commercial collaborators, and senior leadership are effectively coordinated and working to clear timelines and priorities. You will provide programme-level technical oversight, supporting scientific prioritisation, evaluating technical trade-offs, and advising leadership on risks, feasibility, and next-stage decisions across chemistry, formulation, entomology, scale-up and biological systems. This is not a laboratory‑based role. You will work closely with the technical team to coordinate, oversee, and guide scientific programmes, rather than conduct experimental work yourself. You will be responsible for driving project delivery by tracking milestones and dependencies, coordinating technical documentation, maintaining scientific and regulatory compliance, and resolving operational issues to keep multidisciplinary projects on schedule. As Innovation Manager, you will also act as line manager for PheroSyn’s technical staff, providing day‑to‑day management, performance support, and development oversight in close coordination with the Director of Operations. Key Responsibilities 1. Technical Programme Management & Project Delivery • Progress innovation across Technology Readiness Levels (TRLs), planning, coordinating, and overseeing laboratory, greenhouse, field, and commercial scale product testing to support technical validation and market readiness., • Lead end‑to‑end planning, execution, and governance of internal and externally funded R&D and commercial feasibility programmes., • Develop and maintain integrated project plans, budgets, timelines, OKRs, KPIs, and risk registers, ensuring delivery against agreed milestones., • Act as the primary point of accountability for delivery across all technical programmes, including grant funded initiatives., • Coordinate closely with scientific, technical, and commercial teams to translate technical challenges, dependencies, and outputs into actionable programme steps, including identification and protection of intellectual property., • Ensure cross-functional alignment across chemistry, formulation and bioproduction, entomology, regulatory workstreams, trials partners, and commercial stakeholders., • Manage project governance and administration, including meeting cadence, decision and action tracking, issue resolution, and reporting., • Coordinate inputs from scientific, technical, and finance teams to support progress reporting, risk management, and financial tracking, ensuring compliance with funder terms and conditions (e.g. Innovate UK). 2. Scientific Oversight & Technical Communication • Review and consolidate experimental summaries, technical results, and project data to support decision making and identify potential intellectual property., • Support scientific decision-making by reviewing technical evidence, surfacing uncertainties and risks, resolving day-to-day technical challenges and presenting clear, well-reasoned options for next steps., • Translate complex technical information into clear documentation for senior leadership, partners, and investors., • Ensure all technical documentation meets regulatory, safety, and quality standards, drawing on lab teams for implementation. 3. Cross Functional Leadership & Stakeholder Alignment • Serve as the central coordination point between internal teams, external partners, academic collaborators, CROs, and funding bodies., • Facilitate regular technical review meetings, progress updates, and milestone assessments., • Provide line management to technical staff, including workload planning, objective setting, regular check‑ins, and performance feedback., • Identify operational bottlenecks and implement process improvements to ensure predictable and efficient delivery across the R&D and product pipeline. 4. Process, Compliance & Reporting • Maintain structured project documentation, version control, and reporting frameworks across all programmes., • Ensure adherence to project management standards, grant/funder compliance requirements, and internal governance processes., • Support preparation of executive and board level reporting materials including: presentations, Gantt charts, budget alignment, risk logs, milestone tracking, dashboards, technical summaries, and board level outputs. About You: Skills & Experience Essential • Scientific background (ideally a PhD or MSc in chemistry, biology, or environmental/agri‑sciences), or equivalent experience supporting technical teams., • Proven experience in scientific project or programme management within AgriTech, biotechnology, chemistry, or a related technical field., • Strong ability to understand scientific concepts and translate them into structured project plans, documentation, and clear stakeholder communications., • Experience coordinating and supporting externally funded or collaborative R&D projects, including reporting, compliance, and delivery against agreed milestones., • Excellent organisational skills, with a demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent technical projects and competing priorities., • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across scientific, commercial, and leadership teams., • Comfortable working independently in a fast-paced startup environment, with a proactive, delivery-oriented mindset. Experience working in a commercial or applied R&D environment, with an understanding of delivery constraints, timelines, budgets, and regulatory or customerdriven objectives. Desirable • Background and knowledge of synthetic and formulation chemistry., • Experience interacting with laboratory teams and understanding experimental design, with the ability to recognise and support the protection of intellectual property., • Exposure to formulation development, scale-up, or transition from lab to production., • Familiarity with green chemistry, sustainable agriculture, or biological pest management., • Experience coordinating external partnerships, CROs, or academic collaborations., • Experience with grant writing and development (e.g. Innovate UK). Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: PheroSyn is committed to fostering a culture of diversity, equality and inclusivity and we strive to maintain this culture in our hiring practices and in everyday work-life. Apply now to contribute to a greener, more resilient future for global agriculture. Application Process: To apply please send your CV and a covering letter to . Application Deadline: 1st May 2026 Interviews are expected to be held w/c 4th May Expected Start Date: July 1st, 2026

Head of Order Management (Manufacturing) Salary up to £60'000 + Excellent Company Benefits Luton, Bedfordshire (Commutable from: Milton Keynes, Bedford, Stevenage, Welwyn Garden City, St Albans, Hemel Hempstead, Dunstable, Leighton Buzzard) Operations Managers & Logistics Managers Encouraged to APPLY. Are you an Order Management, Operations or Logistics Manager with a strong background in manufacturing or capital equipment? Are you looking to join a global, industry-leading organisation where you will play a pivotal role in driving operational excellence, whilst being recognised as the go-to person within the business? This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of a critical function, leading end-to-end order management operations across multiple product lines, whilst working directly with senior leadership and influencing business performance at the highest level. This international organisation continues to grow from strength to strength, making this an exciting time to join. They are renowned for investing in their people, offering structured development, long-term progression, and a collaborative, high-performance culture. On offer is a highly autonomous leadership role, where you will oversee the full Order-to-Cash process across capital equipment, spare parts, tooling and services, alongside Stores and Logistics. You will lead, develop and inspire a multi-functional team, whilst driving KPI performance, continuous improvement initiatives, and SAP S/4HANA excellence. This role suits a Head of Order Management, Operations Manager or Logistics Manager looking to step into a strategic, high-impact position within a global organisation. The Role Own end-to-end Order-to-Cash operations across multiple product lines Drive KPI performance, process improvement and SAP S/4HANA optimisation Lead Order Management, Stores & Logistics teams. Work closely with Managing Director and senior stakeholders The Person Experienced Order Management / Operations leader Strong background in manufacturing, capital equipment or B2B distribution Track record of team leadership, process improvement and KPI ownership. Confident communicator, able to influence at senior level Reference Number: BBBH(phone number removed) Please click "Apply Now" or contact Ben Dunsford at Rise Technical Recruitment. Rise Technical Recruitment Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy