Eric has worked in the field of medical research charities for over 20 years. He founded Myeloma UK in 1996, leading the organisation as Chief Executive until 2017. He currently runs a consultancy business specialising primarily in strategic market access, life sciences and healthcare policy, patient and patient group engagement. Eric is also a Senior Visiting Research fellow at the University of Leeds Medical School, and he holds several Board, honorary, advisory and voluntary positions. He also advises numerous medical and health-focused charities on a pro bono basis. He was awarded an OBE for services to charity in the Queen’s Birthday Honours 2012.