Charlotte Yates

Charlotte Yates has extensive work experience in the pharmaceutical industry. Charlotte started their career at Patheon in 2003 as a QC Scientist. Charlotte then joined Vectura Group plc. in the same year as a Senior Scientist. In 2007, they became a Team Leader in Pharmaceutical Development at Vectura Group and held this role until 2014, overseeing various development projects and managing a team of scientists. From 2014 to 2017, they served as a Team Leader in Pharmaceutical Technology at Vectura Group. In 2017, they were promoted to Senior Manager in Pharmaceutical Development, leading a team specializing in the development of formulation and device technology for inhalation products. Charlotte also managed technology studies, focusing on spray drying and smart nebulizers for pulmonary delivery. In 2019, they became an Associate Director in Change Management before being promoted to Director of Delivery Management in 2020. Currently, they hold the position of Programme Director at Vectura Group. Additionally, they became the Director of Technology, Science, and Innovation in August 2022.

Charlotte Yates completed their Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree in Chemistry at the University of Bristol from 1998 to 2001. Charlotte then pursued a PG Certificate in Pharmaceutical Industrial Advanced Training (PIAT) at The University of Manchester from 2006 to 2008. In 2019, Charlotte obtained an APM PMQ certification in Project Management Practitioner from APM, as well as a Change Management Practitioner certification from APMG. Additionally, they completed their A levels in Chemistry at Hereford Sixth Form College from 1996 to 1998.