Adrian Coffey

Adrian is an experienced UK based sales & marketing professional within the healthcare & biotechnology IVD sectors, specialising in microbiology & infectious disease diagnostics. He has been responsible for managing budgets up to £25 million & medium sized commercial teams. Adrian has a successful track record of business development, market assessment, new product launches, managing sales teams and coordinating distributor networks in the UK & throughout Europe.

  • Since 2014 Adrian has run his own consultancy business primarily working on B2B Sales & Marketing projects.
  • Recent consultancy activities have included business development initiatives, market analysis & reporting, international distributor relationship management & support, clinical trials management.
  • Prior to starting his own business Adrian worked for major IVD companies;
    • Clinical Sales Manager at bioMerieux UK 2003 – 2013
    • UK Country Manager at Focus Technologies 1998 – 2002
    • Sales Manager Europe at International Diagnostic Group 1997 – 1998
    • Various sales & sales management roles at bioMerieux 1982 – 1997
  • If you are an overseas manufacturer looking to penetrate the UK market with a new IVD product or service, then Adrian can help you answer:
    • What is the potential UK market for your product?
    • How is the current dynamic UK market evolution likely to impact a new entrant and in particular your product or service offering?
    • What is the most appropriate distribution channel for penetrating the UK for your products and services?
    • How to select a UK based commercial partner & which companies would be suitable for you?
  • If you are an SME with a new or existing technology but lacking the necessary commercial experience, Adrian can support you with:
    • Advising on commercial strategy for your business.
    • Understanding customer needs and investigating growth opportunities.
    • Assessing competitive activity for your technology.
    • Recruiting and mentoring a nascent commercial team.
    • Identification of relevant key opinion leaders.
  • Do you need to establish if your product or service can succeed in the UK? If so, Adrian can help you with:
    • Raising awareness of your company and your product / service.
    • Engaging with a number of key contacts & opinion leaders to gain feedback regarding your proposition.
    • Representing your company at relevant trade shows and scientific conferences.
    • Establishing and managing product evaluations.
  • Do you need an experienced UK based sales & marketing professional to represent your organisation & to gain traction around your products & services?
    • Adrian can take on this role temporarily while you determine the longer- term commercial presence required to bring success for your organisation

If you would like to speak to Adrian you can contact andrew.burns@georgejamesltd.com

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