Ruairi Wood
About Ruairi Wood
Ruairi Wood is a Commercial Innovative Medicines Graduate at Bristol Myers Squibb with a diverse background in biotechnology, event management, and customer service.
Commercial Innovative Medicines Graduate at Bristol Myers Squibb
Ruairi Wood is currently working at Bristol Myers Squibb as a Commercial Innovative Medicines Graduate. Starting in September 2020, this role provides him with substantial exposure to the pharmaceutical industry. Through this graduate program, Ruairi is involved in various projects that merge medicine with innovative commercial strategies, offering a comprehensive understanding of how the industry operates.
Regional Manager at Food4Heroes
In 2020, Ruairi Wood worked as a Regional Manager at Food4Heroes for three months. During this time, he played a significant role in coordinating the provision of meals to healthcare workers amid the COVID-19 pandemic. This position demonstrated his capacity to manage logistics and operations effectively, contributing to a vital cause during a global crisis.
Event Management and Organizational Experience
Ruairi Wood has a diverse background in event management and organizational roles. He served as the Head of Entertainment for the Lion in Winter Ball at Durham University from 2017 to 2018, where he demonstrated strong planning and organizational skills. Additionally, he managed sports kit and equipment as the Kit Secretary at Durham University during the same period, underscoring his ability to handle responsibilities and coordinate resources.
Leadership and Teamwork in Sports
At Durham University, Ruairi Wood was the Captain of the college Lacrosse team from 2017 to 2018. In this leadership role, he developed and demonstrated significant teamwork and leadership skills, managing team dynamics and motivating members to achieve their best performance.
Educational Background in Biotechnology and Business
Ruairi Wood pursued higher education in fields intersecting biotechnology and business. He studied at The University of Edinburgh, earning a distinction in the Management of Bioeconomy, Innovation and Governance program from 2018 to 2019. Prior to that, he studied Biotechnology and obtained a degree in Biomedical Sciences from Durham University between 2015 and 2018. These academic credentials reflect his strong foundation in both the scientific and commercial aspects of the bioeconomy.
Experience in the Power Supply and Life Sciences Industries
Ruairi Wood has extensive experience in the power supply and life sciences industries. He held multiple roles at Celab - Power Supply Solutions in Bordon, including Production Worker, Inspection Supervisor, and Assistant Account Manager between 2016 and 2017. Additionally, he gained early exposure to the biomedical field by shadowing professionals at Pall Corporation in Portsmouth in 2014.