Catherine Heddle
About Catherine Heddle
Catherine Heddle serves as the Director of Medical Writing at TFS Trial Form Support in Stockholm, Sweden, a position she has held since 2019. With a background in medical writing and research, she has accumulated extensive experience in the pharmaceutical industry since earning her doctorate from the University of Leicester.
Work at TFS HealthScience
Catherine Heddle has held multiple positions at TFS Trial Form Support since 2012. She began her tenure as a medical writer, progressing to senior medical writer from 2012 to 2015. In 2015, she served as a senior medical writer and team leader for seven months. Heddle then advanced to associate director of medical writing in 2016, a role she maintained for eight years. In 2019, she became the director of medical writing, continuing to lead the department in Stockholm, Stockholms Lan, Sweden.
Education and Expertise
Catherine Heddle earned her Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Warwick - WMG, completing her studies from 1990 to 1993. She furthered her education at the University of Leicester, where she achieved a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) from 1993 to 1997. Her extensive academic background supports her expertise in medical writing and research within the pharmaceutical industry.
Background
Catherine Heddle has a diverse professional background in the pharmaceutical sector. She worked at AstraZeneca as a senior research scientist from 2005 to 2007 and as a postdoctoral researcher from 2002 to 2004. Her experience at AstraZeneca contributed to her knowledge and skills in research and development, which she later applied in her medical writing roles at TFS Trial Form Support.
Career Progression
Catherine Heddle's career in medical writing began at TFS Trial Form Support, where she worked as a medical writer from 2007 to 2012. She then advanced to senior medical writer, holding that position until 2015. Her leadership capabilities were recognized when she became a team leader in 2015. Following this, she took on increasing responsibilities, ultimately reaching her current position as director of medical writing in 2019.