Jill Harrison
Time on board - December 2023 to present
Why I joined the board - I am passionate about people and ensuring they are healthy and empowered to live their best lives. GM Moving is having such a positive impact in the local area, reaching many communities with the support and facilities for a more active lifestyle. I am delighted to be a part of the organisation and support GM Moving in achieving its goals.
Current Job - Executive Director, Bioscript Group
Professional Background - I am a Company Director at Bioscript Group Ltd, a Macclesfield-based healthcare communications business that supports in ensuring approval of new medicines, access to those medicines and educating healthcare professionals about how and when to use new treatments. I developed an interest in musculoskeletal health and wellbeing after my diagnosis of hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos in 2019, which followed numerous health issues throughout my life. I also support a local company, Pure Balance Pilates, to ensure that as many people as possible in the local area can benefit from its services.
Skills I bring - As well as my knowledge of the complexities of integrated marketing, I spend a lot of time facilitating boards to develop strategic development, delivering keynote speeches, undertaking media appearances and crisis management.
Areas of Expertise -
- Understanding and analaysis of medical and healthcare data
- Interpretation of data and translation to key messaging
- Oversight and growth of organisations
- Strategic planning and implementation
- Team builder and team player
Personal Interests - Having built a business, I have developed a deep understanding of building an organisation, working with people, and ensure that there are clear goals and the right support to achieve those goals. My scientific background and and work in healthcare communications has provided me with a deep insight into the needs of individuals, communities and populations, and the need to interpret medical data in context of real-world experiences and challenges. I am skilled at converying information to a range of different audiences and understanding how empowering individuals with the right knowledge can support them in their quest for a healthy, active lifestyle.
In addition to pilates, yoga and strength training, I enjoy spending time with friends or with my four children, often supporting with their sporting interests, ranging from football to shooting to acrobatic dance. We regularly take our two dogs for walks in the local countryside. I am currently working with a range of hEDS experts to raise awareness of the condition among GPs, dedicating my time to supporting with implementation of a standalone continuing medical educational event.