our team

Jo is one of the original co-founders of Callisto Consulting in 2003. She studied Applied Biology in Liverpool and subsequently went on to obtain an MSc in Pharmacovigilance through the University of Hertfordshire. She acts as a QPPV and also an RP Having undertaken the RP Gold Standard training. Her early career was spent working for a variety of different companies in a regulatory capacity including the Ministry of Agriculture and Boots Pharmaceuticals. She has a broad range of experience across regulated activities covering pharmacovigilance, regulatory affairs and GMP/GDP. Outside of work life is consumed by horses, dogs and skiing.

Paul is a Chartered Chemical Engineer with a proven technical and business leadership background. An early career in engineering design and Project Management across the food, drink and pharma sectors provided the foundations for operating at Board level in companies, developing and implementing operational and financial business strategies. Paul joined Callisto in April 2021 and is responsible for the financial and business administration activities as well as ensuring all business and technical systems are fit for purpose to support company growth. Outside of work Paul plays cricket and hockey and enjoys skiing and riding his motorbikes.

Jo returned to work at Callisto in March 2020 after gaining experience with the Pharmaceutical Industry working for a THR/Homeopathic Medicines Manufacturer. Previous to this Jo had worked for Callisto for 7 years. Jo has a Biological Sciences degree and has worked within the Pharma Industry since 1991!! Jo started her career at Boots in the laboratory, moving into the Medical Affairs Team and then into Pharmacovigilance and Regulatory. Jo also was self-employed for 2 years providing both PV and Reg services to her clients. Jo has a wealth of experience in both PV, Regulatory and Medical Information and has a proven managerial background. At Callisto, Jo is responsible for the day-to-day management of the PV and Regulatory Teams ensuring that processes and procedures are adhered to, and staff are supported in their daily work and development. In her spare time, Jo is a frequent gym goer and walker. Jo also enjoys spending time with her family and friends, likes food and listening to music.

Marie is an experienced Regulatory Affairs professional, with over 20 years in the industry. Her experience covers human and veterinary generic medicines and medical device products. Over her career, she has gained much experience in almost all facets of the pharmaceutical industry including regulatory, pharmacovigilance, new product development and GMDP activities, with a particular interest in the commercial consequences of regulatory strategy. Having completed her MBA in 2021, Marie joined the team at Callisto in March 2022, to support the development of our business moving forward.

Jill joined Callisto as a Quality Associate in September 2021 and is responsible for the management and prioritisation of batch review activities prior to release by the Qualified Persons (QPs). Jill ensures the receiving warehouse and laboratory are informed of the correct sampling and testing requirements prior to arrival, as well as working with the contract manufacturing sites (CMOs) to ensure any concerns are addressed on time. Jill enjoys working alongside clients to ensure the most efficient and quality service is provided. Alongside a degree in Biotechnology, Jill has a background in both QA and QC Pharma, including several years working in a QC laboratory analysing respiratory products, as well as involvement in Quality Management Systems (QMS) and QA Packaging. Outside of work, Jill enjoys walking, cooking, Parkrunning and having fun with her two daughters.

Juliet joined as a Quality Associate at Callisto in April 2024 bringing with her over 12 years of experience in QC, QA, and compliance roles. Juliet completed her BSc in Forensic Science from De Montfort University in 2012. At Callisto, she oversees various tasks including APQR management, deviation handling, risk assessments, QPD management, training record maintenance, QMR preparation, and KPI monitoring. Outside of work, Juliet finds joy in playing badminton and loves spending time with her family and friends.

Rukhsana completed an MSc in Biochemistry from the University of Manchester in 2017. Upon graduation, she started working as an R&D scientist before transitioning to Quality Assurance. She joined Callisto in October 2023 and now focuses on maintaining the vendor assurance schedule, overseeing batch release activities, and managing change controls. Outside of work, Rukhsana enjoys traveling, hiking, and spending time with family and friends.

Chloe joined Callisto as a Quality Associate in June 2024 and has several years industry experience both in QC and QA. She completed a master’s degree in chemistry at the University of Glasgow in 2014. At Callisto she supports/maintains the Pharmacovigilance and Regulatory Quality Management Systems, assisting with self-inspections and customer audits when required. Outside of work, Chloe enjoys running, hiking, climbing, cooking, travelling, and spending time with family and friends.

Charlie joined Callisto in 2017 as Regulatory and Pharmacovigilance Officer, having previous experience working in the chemicals regulatory sector. Since then, Charlie has grown alongside Callisto to become Regulatory Manager and has contributed meaningfully to the growing success of the Company. Unfortunately for Charlie, in his spare time, he follows Derby County. He also enjoys walking his dog, Drogo, in the Peak District.

Claudia has completed her bachelor’s degree in Molecular Biology and master’s degrees in Biomedical Sciences and Pharmaceuticals Technologies in Italy, before moving to England in Summer 2014. She has worked in the Regulatory Affairs department of a generic pharmaceutical company for over 7 years, gaining experience on national, DC/MRP variations and licencing procedures. Claudia joined Callisto in March 2022 as part of the regulatory team, where she is involved in the preparation of marketing authorisation applications, life cycle management of existing licences and other regulatory activities. Claudia enjoys reading, travelling and spending time with her friends and family.

Elysia joined Callisto as a graduate in 2020, after gaining a first-class degree with Honours in Biomedical Science from Nottingham Trent University. Within the company, Elysia works cross functionally as part of both the Regulatory and Pharmacovigilance departments, specifically in relation to Medical Devices. As part of the Medical Devices team, Elysia is involved in the preparation of Technical Files, with a more recent focus on the transition from the MDD to MDR, the registration of devices, undertaking specific responsibilities within Callisto as a UK Responsible Person and Elara as an EU Authorised Representative, and ensuring the vigilance requirements are met. Alongside this, other regulatory activities relating to medicinal products include marketing authorisation applications, variation submissions and building eCTD submissions for publishing. During their free time, Elysia enjoys running, trying different foods, and exploring new cities.

Gayle completed a MChem in Chemistry at the university of York in 2005. She has held various positions within industry including as a project scientist, analytical chemist and working on consumer trials. Gayle moved into medicinal regulatory affairs in 2012, initially working on lifecycle maintenance of OTC products at Reckitt Benckiser, before joining a generic prescription liquids manufacturer in 2015 to work on New Product Development for the EU and ROW product rollout. Here she gained experience in authoring the CMC dossier, marketing authorization applications and she was the administrator for the regulatory information management and eCTD publishing system.
Gayle Joined Callisto in May 2024 as a Senior Regulatory Executive where she is involved in preparation of marketing authorization applications, variations and other regulatory activities.
In her spare time, Gayle enjoys skiing, mountain biking and attending live music events.

Fahad completed a MChem in Chemistry with Medicines Development at University of Bradford in 2015. Upon graduation, they spent some time working in Regulatory Affairs Post Approval and Maintenance at Reckitt Benckiser. Following this role Fahad worked in Regulatory Affairs at Mundipharma and AstraZeneca in submissions and CMC functions. Fahad has spent the last 4 years within the Foods for Special Medical Purposes and Food Supplement industry supporting submissions and projects. Fahad joined the team at Callisto in March 2022. As part of the regulatory team, Fahad is involved in the preparation of marketing authorisation applications, building eCTD submissions and publishing. Outside of work, Fahad enjoys hiking, football, going to the gym and travelling.

Alex joined the Regulatory team at Callisto in June 2021, after completing his MSc in Cancer Immunology and Biotechnology following on from studying BSc Genetics, both at the University of Nottingham. As part of the regulatory team, Alex’s duties include preparing of variations to marketing authorisations and submission of initial applications for pharmaceutical products in Europe and the UK, via such routes as the MRDC Reliance Procedure. Whilst at Callisto, Alex has also been involved in the production and maintenance of technical documentation for medical devices in the US, UK and Europe. Outside of work, Alex enjoys music, sport, having recently taken up golf, and travelling, for which he has been studying Portuguese.

Aparna completed her Bachelor of Pharmacy degree in 2017. After that, she joined Aurochem Laboratories as a trainee in the Regulatory Affairs Department. Since then, she has been working in the field of regulatory affairs. As a regulatory affairs officer, Aparna has been involved in the regulatory submission of pharmaceutical products in many semi-regulated and non-regulated countries. She has experience in CTD preparation, query resolution, product registration, and artwork checking.

Away from work, Aparna is interested in Cooking, travelling & Bollywood movies.

Sam joined Callisto in January 2018 and has since obtained the Certificate in Business Accounting and is currently working towards qualification as a Chartered Management Accountant with CIMA. Within the company, Sam works cross functionally as part of both the financial and pharmacovigilance departments. Sam is responsible for payables, invoicing activities, and the general bookkeeping. Alongside this, pharmacovigilance activities include routine reviews of product safety information and the submission and maintenance of product information on XEVMPD. During his free time, Sam enjoys skiing and is a keen PC gamer.

Isabella joined Callisto in 2024 after graduating with a first class hounours BSc in Digital Arts Computing from Goldsmiths University. Isabella works across the Marketing & Business Development side of the business which includes events and promontional materials, website and social media managment and artwork packaging design.
Outside of work Isabella keeps up with her training in traditional oil painting & drawing, and loves spending time outdoors with family, friends and animals.

I graduated with a degree in Physics from the University of Leeds in 2013. I then worked for a Test Consultancy advising businesses on their testing strategy for SAP implementations. After that I worked for company providing control system software to the railways as a software tester. This then developed into test and project management roles. Outside of work I enjoy playing football and golf.