Louise Maclachlan

Louise Maclachlan is an experienced professional working at the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) in the United Kingdom. Her current role is One NIHR Implementation Coordinator in the Innovation and Business Transformation Team at NIHR.12

Professional Background

Louise has an extensive background in research management and communication. Her career highlights include:

• Research funding manager with strong communication and project management skills1
• Experience across various sectors including third sector, public sector, and corporate environments1
• Previously held positions as Research Manager and Senior Research Manager at NIHR45

Responsibilities and Interests

In her current role, Louise focuses on:

• Implementation coordination within NIHR
• Innovation and business transformation initiatives
• Making improvements in research processes and systems

She has expressed interest in innovation and "making things better" in the context of her work.3

Professional Activities

Louise has been involved in various NIHR activities, including:

• Participating in HTA (Health Technology Assessment) Funding Committee meetings4
• Contributing to HTA Remit and Competitiveness teleconferences5
• Engaging with research project implementations, such as online self-management programs5

Louise Maclachlan's professional profile demonstrates a strong commitment to advancing health research and improving research management processes within the NIHR framework.