Richard Heckford

Richard Heckford is an experienced professional in the healthcare and diagnostics sectors, currently serving as the Head of Diagnostics Development & Quality at Source BioScience since March 2021. Richard leads a development team focused on compliance with ISO standards and has previously held roles including Diagnostics Development Manager and Transformation Manager, where responsibilities included implementing new testing and delivering mobile COVID-19 testing solutions. Prior to Source BioScience, Richard spent over a decade at Nuffield Health in various capacities, including Biomedical Scientist - Quality Manager and National Quality Lead for External Quality Assessment, managing quality across multiple laboratory specializations. Richard's academic background includes a Bachelor's degree in Biochemistry from Cardiff University and additional qualifications in Quality Systems Management and Biomedical Science.