Victoria Parkinson

Chief Commercial Officer

Victoria has 11 years’ experience in the clinical trial industry has held numerous senior level positions in high growth organisations. Victoria’s expertise includes building and leading global clinical trial teams, fostering growth and opportunity. Thorough her career, she has led commercial operations specialising in supply chain management, strategic sourcing and procurement and has delivered complex clinical trial solutions across the world. Victoria thrives on driving growth for businesses, achieving operational excellence and building high-performing, best-in-class teams.

What do you love most about your job?
I love that no day is ever the same, I’m challenged and always learning. I thrive on helping others, supporting my team and knowing that what we do every day has a cascading positive effect in drug development and patients’ lives across the world.
Name three words that you describe you
Dedicated, analytical and driven
What is your favourite holiday destination
My best memories are vacationing in Sardinia and our honeymoon in the Maldives.
What is your favourite food
I love food with a lot of flavour and spice, authentic Indian cuisine… a glass of Gin & Tonic or Champagne is also never too far behind.
Who is somebody you admire, and why?
The women in my family, in particular my Mother and Grandmother who have shown great resilience and strength through life’s challenges and have taught me about persevering, keeping family at the heart and to never give up.
What is your favourite inspirational quote?
“Be the change that you wish to see in the world” Gandhi
Finish this sentence. On Sunday mornings, you can usually find me...
Always with a coffee in hand, enjoying the morning air in the garden or on long walks with our 2 Dachshunds.