Tim Sangster

Tim is a well-travelled, experienced transformational executive who has led and expanded departments for the past 30 years. A well-rounded bioanalytical specialist with strong regulatory experience supporting pharmaceutical development, with a range of other areas of research throughout his career, giving a wide range of experience and knowledge.
Fostering a culture of inclusiveness and support has led to his great success so far. The biggest achievements to date are measured by the many other great careers that he has had the great pleasure to give support to and learn from along the way. Coaching and mentoring have always been key drivers for him and also some of his proudest achievements.
What three things would you take if you were stranded on a desert island?
- Pictures of my family (as would prefer they were safe at home)
- A pile of books
- A large sword (protection, tool and hunting)
If you weren’t a bioanalyst, what would you be?
- Would love to have been an actor.
What is your favorite city?
- Edinburgh
Why have you decided to become a Zone Leader?
Always keen to be involved in industry discussions so I can learn from my colleagues and to help shape our future.
EBF: reflection on bioanalytical assay requirements used to support liquid microsampling
European Bioanalysis Forum: recommendation for dealing with internal standard variability
European Bioanalysis Forum continued plans to support liquid microsampling
Recommendations on biomarker bioanalytical method validation by GCC
Interview: Challenges faced by the modern bioanalytical laboratory
Stable-labeled analogues and reliable quantification of nonprotein biomarkers by LC–MS/MS
Interview with Tim Sangster on the history of Reid Bioanalytical Forum