Emma Huntridge

I am a highly motivated and widely respected professional with over 20 years of experience in the health sector, spanning local and national levels, as well as private sector roles supporting NHS organisations. My career has encompassed key areas such as sales, health informatics, human resources, and strategic programme delivery. I bring a proven track record of leading cross-functional teams, streamlining business processes, and successfully managing complex projects and programmes. With exceptional organisational and communication skills, I consistently drive outcomes that align with strategic goals and deliver measurable value across diverse healthcare environments.

Senior Genomics PreSales Specialist                            February 2024 - date

Clinisys Solutions Limited, Goldsworth Place, One Forge End, Woking Surrey GU21 6DB

Provided strategic after-sales and tender support to commercial teams across the UK, Ireland, and Europe, enhancing bid quality and operational efficiency.

• Established a centralised tender library, streamlining access to technical and functional content to support high-quality, consistent responses across European markets.
• Introduced AI-driven processes, significantly improving the quality and turnaround time of tender responses, allowing more time for validation and refinement.
• Created detailed commercial proposals for after-sales opportunities, ensuring technical requirements were thoroughly reviewed and pricing aligned with internal approval processes.

Genomics Business Development Director                 August 2020 – February 2024

Clinisys Solutions Limited, Goldsworth Place, One Forge End, Woking Surrey GU21 6DB

Played a key role in expanding market presence and driving adoption of genomics technologies across the UK and Ireland, with a focus on strategic stakeholder engagement and solution deployment.

• Leveraged professional network across the genomics community to successfully introduce GLIMS Genomics to the UK and Irish markets, accelerating market entry and positioning the solution for long-term adoption within NHS and private sector programmes.
• Managed the configuration and deployment of GLIMS Genomics at the Regional Genomics Laboratory in Belfast, Northern Ireland, ensuring alignment with local workflows and clinical requirements.

Operational and Delivery Manager – Health                 January 2018 – July 2020

Answer Digital Ltd, Union Mills, 9 Dewsbury Rd, Leeds, LS11 5DD

During my time at Answer Digital, I have supported a range of health sector initiatives, focusing on effective planning, resource management, and strategic client engagement. As part of my account management responsibilities, I have led forecasting activities to ensure alignment with client needs and delivery timelines.

Key roles and contributions include:

• Data & Informatics Lead for Manchester Foundation Trust, representing the North West Genomics Laboratory Hub.
• Informatics Lead for NHS England’s Genomics Unit, managing testing of the national IT system for Whole Genome Sequencing test ordering.
• Product Owner for the development of the Interactive Genomics Test Directory, guiding feature prioritisation and stakeholder alignment.
• Business Analyst for NHS Digital’s GP IT Futures programme, delivering insights to support digital transformation in primary care.

Informatics Transition Programme Manager                April 2017 – December 2017

NHS England, Quarry House, Leeds, LS1 7UE

I was a key member of the transition team responsible for building on the legacy of the 100,000 Genomes Project to embed genomic diagnostic testing into routine NHS clinical care. My contributions focused on:

• Defining requirements and service specifications for a national genomic infrastructure to support diagnostic testing across the NHS, including secure data storage and interoperability.
• Developing a new national consent model for clinical and research use, in collaboration with stakeholders from regulatory, policy, and clinical domains. This work ensured alignment with evolving standards and facilitated broader data sharing and ethical governance.

BA (Hons) 2:1, Mathematics and Statistics - 1997.