Melanie West, PhD, MSc, is a highly experienced and knowledgeable health and life sciences senior executive leadership consultant. With a background in midwifery and a thriving academic career at UCL, West has over 15 years of experience in senior level executive search in the healthcare and life sciences sectors. She is currently a senior consultant at GatenbySanderson and has worked extensively within the NHS Leadership Academy. This has given her an intimate knowledge of the NHS and significant networks and relationships with key executives. West is also a skilled career coach who offers support to senior leaders across the NHS. She holds a Masters in Neuroscience from the Institute of Psychiatry and a PhD in Metabolic Biochemistry and Genetics from University College, London. With extensive expertise in executive recruitment and search, healthcare executive search, and leadership development, West is one of the leading healthcare recruiters in the industry.