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Lorna Patrick

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Chief Operating Officer at Upperton Pharma Solutions
📍 Nottingham, England, United Kingdom

As Chief Operating Officer at Upperton Pharma Solutions, Lorna Patrick leverages over 20 years of experience in drug development, process optimization, and change management. A graduate of the University of Bath and with a recent Executive MBA from Nottingham Trent University, she leads key operational functions, including R&D and manufacturing.

Beyond her executive role, Lorna is deeply committed to community and youth development. She serves as a STEM ambassador, engaging with students in local schools to promote science and technology. Additionally, she is the Welfare Officer for her sons triathlon club, highlighting her dedication to youth sports and well-being.

In late 2025, after nearly 1, 000 days of dedication, she graduated with distinction from her Executive MBA program.

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Experience
23 Years
Current Role
Chief Operating Officer
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Nottingham, England, United Kingdom
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Drug Development
Her entire 20+ year career, spanning roles at AstraZeneca, Quotient Sciences, and Upperton, has been focused on various facets of pharmaceutical drug development.
Operational Excellence
As COO, her focus is on optimizing operational processes, a skill honed through extensive experience in change management, project management, and business process integration.
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Career

Work history

12-2024
Chief Operating Officer
Upperton Pharma Solutions
10-2021 - 9-2024
VP, Business Process Integration
Quotient Sciences
11-2018 - 10-2021
Executive Director, Alliance Management
Quotient Sciences
11-2017 - 11-2018
Executive Director, Change Management
Quotient Sciences
4-2017 - 11-2018
Executive Director, Change Management
Quotient Clinical Ltd
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Education
1-2023 - 9-2025
Executive MBA
Nottingham Trent University
1998 - 2002
Bachelor of Science (BSc)
University of Bath
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