Deirdre McCarthy RNutr

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DISC Type : Ds

Head of Genetic Technology Policy at Food Standards Agency

United Kingdom

Overview

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Personality Overview

Early Adopter

Big Vision Person

Direct & Assertive

They are very professional in their approach and can weigh multiple perspectives together.  They might take some time to make their mind up but once they do, they don't change it easily. Reading between the lines and seeing beyond your words comes naturally to them.

Topics They Care About

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Work History

10-2023
Head of Genetic Technology Policy at Food Standards Agency
1-2023 - 10-2023
Research Program Manager, Science Research & Evidence Team at Department of Health and Social Care
4-2022 - 1-2023
Senior Policy Advisor, Food Industry Partnership Team at Department of Health and Social Care
10-2021 - 4-2022
Senior Nutrition Scientist, Obesity and Healthy Weight Team at Department of Health and Social Care
1-2021 - 10-2021
Senior Nutrition Scientist - Obesity and Healthy Weight at Public Health England

Education

2011 - 2012
MSc from UCL
2007 - 2011
BSc from University College Cork

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Insights For Selling To Deirdre

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Suggest clear next steps with confidence, don't be vague or hesitant
  • You can spend time on BANT (or other qualification methodology) but keep it to the point
  • Ask them at the end if they see a strong value prop in your product; expect an honest answer

DONT's

  • Don't go over them unless you are left with no other option
  • Don't shy away from asking hard questions, but be extra polite
  • Avoid putting conscious effort into relationship-building

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Deirdre is

  • Strong proof of impact and their conviction will matter the most, but they wouldn't want to act unilaterally either
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Deirdre

  • They will say no if they are not convinced but you will have to prompt them.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Deirdre move?

  • They will want to understand things well but can move fast once they have a clear picture.
  • Can Deirdre take some risk or not?

  • They have good risk tolerance but are likely to think it through once or twice.

You And Deirdre

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