Ivan Rattray

Director, Scientific Services at Synergy Medical Communications

Ivan Rattray, Ph.D., has a diverse work experience spanning multiple industries. Ivan began their career as a Medical Laboratory Assistant at NHS North West London in 2004 before transitioning to academic research. Ivan worked as a PhD student at The University of Nottingham from 2006 to 2010, focusing on their studies. Ivan then joined the Institute of Psychiatry as a Postdoctoral Researcher in 2009, where they conducted extensive research until 2013.

In 2013, Ivan moved to King's College London as a Research Associate, conducting research projects until 2015. Ivan then made a transition to the pharmaceutical industry by joining Synergy Medical Communications. Ivan has held multiple positions within this organization, starting as a Project Manager in 2015 and progressing through Associate Scientific Director, Scientific Advisor, and Senior Project Manager roles. From 2018 to 2020, they served as an Associate Scientific Director and Scientific Director at Synergy Medical Communications, before being promoted to a Group Scientific Director role from 2020 to 2021. Ivan then assumed the role of Senior Group Scientific Director, Scientific Services Team Lead from 2021 to 2023.

Overall, Ivan Rattray, Ph.D., has gained valuable experience in scientific research, project management, and leadership within the academic and pharmaceutical industries.

Ivan Rattray Ph.D. obtained a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Biology/Biological Sciences from the University of Leicester from 2001 to 2004. Ivan then pursued a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Neuroscience at the University of Nottingham, completing it from 2006 to 2010. Ivan furthered their education by obtaining a Postgraduate Certificate in Academic Practice in Higher Education from King's College London in the field of Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, completing it from 2011 to 2013.

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Timeline

  • Director, Scientific Services

    January, 2023 - present

  • Senior Group Scientific Director, Scientific Services Team Lead

    September, 2021

  • Group Scientific Director

    June, 2020

  • Scientific Director

    January, 2020

  • Associate Scientific Director

    September, 2018

  • Scientifc Advisor

    September, 2017

  • Senior Project Manager

    February, 2017

  • Project Manager

    July, 2015