Wayne Dimech

Recognised as a Fellow by two peak bodies, during my +35 years career in laboratory medicine I have contributed extensively to professional bodies, governmental committees, scientific literature and the development of science and scientists in Australia and internationally. Never far from the commercial aspect of pathology and underpinned by Doctor of Philosophy, an MBA and practical experience, my focus has always been on improved productivity, process and growth. My approach to change is open, collaborative, structured and strategic. My passion, however, is working with ministries of health, non-government organisations and regulatory and peak bodies advocating for improved quality testing for infectious diseases. KEY SKILLS • Clinical experience (medical and veterinary) with specialised experience in serological diagnosis of infections and autoimmune diseases • Business management, including responsibility +$4 million budget in private pathology • Laboratory capacity-building • Quality assurance programs • Project management • Information systems including laboratory automation • Stakeholder and people management • Chairing and contributing to committees and regulatory bodies (local and international) • Business development including contract negotiation • Marketing and event management • Widely published scientist, with more than 40 peer-reviewed papers and book chapters