Deirdre McCarthy RNutr in

Deirdre McCarthy RNutr

Visionary · DISC type Ds
Head of Genetic Technology Policy at Food Standards Agency
📍 United Kingdom

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Experience
17 Years
Current Role
Head of Genetic Technology Policy
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
United Kingdom
Personality Overview

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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.

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Career

Work history

10-2023
Head of Genetic Technology Policy
Food Standards Agency
1-2023 - 10-2023
Research Program Manager, Science Research & Evidence Team
Department of Health and Social Care
4-2022 - 1-2023
Senior Policy Advisor, Food Industry Partnership Team
Department of Health and Social Care
10-2021 - 4-2022
Senior Nutrition Scientist, Obesity and Healthy Weight Team
Department of Health and Social Care
1-2021 - 10-2021
Senior Nutrition Scientist - Obesity and Healthy Weight
Public Health England
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Education
2011 - 2012
MSc
UCL
2007 - 2011
BSc
University College Cork
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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