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James Dathan

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Evidence Communications Lead at AstraZeneca
📍 Hawarden, Wales, United Kingdom

James Dathan is an Associate Director at AstraZeneca, focusing on innovation and efficiency in global publications. He transitioned from a 20-year career in education, including work with the BBC, to medical communications in 2019. Before AstraZeneca, he managed multi-million pound oncology and anti-infectives accounts at a leading agency, demonstrating strong financial and project management skills.

Outside of work, James is a dedicated family man who prioritizes time with his wife, children, and parents. He is an avid sports enthusiast, particularly passionate about supporting womens sports, with a wife who plays hockey for Wales Masters and a daughter who was a Welsh gymnast. He also follows Liverpool FC and Welsh rugby.

Unique fact: Before his career in pharmaceuticals, James worked as an education advisor and on-air presenter for the BBC.

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Experience
22 Years
Current Role
Evidence Communications Lead
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Hawarden, Wales, United Kingdom
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Innovation in Science
He is a frequent speaker on challenging standardized processes in scientific communication and advocates for omnichannel approaches and digital innovation to improve engagement.
AI in Medical Comms
He actively discusses the future of medical communications, including the potential for AI to create high-quality articles while stressing the need for transparency and accountability.
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Career

Work history

11-2023 - 1-2025
Evidence Communications Lead
AstraZeneca
6-2022
Associate Director, BBU Publications
AstraZeneca
10-2019 - 5-2022
Account Manager
Prime Global
3-2015 - 9-2018
BBC Education Advisor & Presenter
BBC
9-2005 - 9-2019
Guest Lecturer & Professional Mentor
University of Chester
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Education
2000 - 2001
PGCSE
University of Liverpool
2011 - 2013
Coaching Certificate
The University of Manchester
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