About me

Twenty-five years ago I started my career researching ceramic composites for the aerospace industry. Since then I have worked on ice cream, inhalers, oral solid dose pharmaceuticals, and consumer goods. The materials changed with each move. The underlying science did not.

What I did not expect was that careers behave the same way. The formal structure is rarely the whole story. The variables that determine whether a scientist thrives in industry, or plateaus inside it, follow patterns that are largely unwritten and almost never explained at the point of transition.

I spent most of my career inside those patterns before I had language for them. Over the past two years I have been mapping them. There are six. They show up in aerospace, food, pharmaceuticals, and consumer goods. They show up early-career and mid-career. They are structural, not personal, which means they can be named, understood, and addressed.

That framework now underpins the posts I write on LinkedIn, a '6 Patterns' diagnostic tool, and a book currently being written on scientific careers in industry.

The materials science consultancy continues. If you need cross-sector technical expertise in formulation, product development, or manufacturing, that work is described separately.

But if you are a postgraduate scientist figuring out why industry feels like a different game from the one you trained for, you are in the right place.

Our history

Omeigo Technical Consulting was built on one observation: the discipline of materials science connects industries that appear to have nothing in common. Ceramic composites. Ice cream. Pharmaceutical tablets. Consumer products. The products are different. The questions about how materials behave under real-world conditions are not.

That cross-industry movement turned out to be the most useful thing about my career. Not because it made me a generalist, but because it forced me to rebuild my approach from first principles in each new sector. That process is where I first encountered the 6 Patterns this work is now about.

What our Customers say...

Mehtab A

PhD Graduate, GSK

"I have known Paul for the past 10 years. He was the first person I asked for guidance on how to secure a permanent position at GSK while I worked there as a contractor. I was a fresh PhD graduate and failed to understand how I could be rejected for an entry level job which I was so confident about. Paul would listen to my frustration patiently and give me real life examples to explain possible reasons for rejection, but the very next moment he would motivate me and help me build my confidence to keep going. It is his support and guidance that helped me secure a permanent position at GSK. He has an extensive professional network which really helps drive referrals. When I expressed my interest in moving from pharma to consumer, it was Paul's recommendation that landed me in my current position. I will always be grateful to Paul for his unwavering support and for believing in my potential."

Don Smith

Inventor and Co-Founder, 1nhaler

"From the outset, Paul has proved himself invaluable in the development of our innovative inhaler device. Whilst his materials science knowledge is outstanding, it's how he applies it that makes all the difference. He was able to evaluate and interrogate our materials and their applicability, but also to see them in the context of our engineering and design development. This accelerated our development pathway and supported a solution-focused design philosophy. Through Paul's rigour and insights, we have confidence that our device is suitable and safe for the end user, as well as conforming and compliant with regulatory standards. He is scientific yet creative, wise yet playful, fearless yet reliably sensible, and unique yet collaborative. He has added huge value to both our R and our D. And continues to do so."

Michael N

"Paul brings a really helpful and clear structure to the guidance and advice he provides. Even if the conversation from my side can feel a bit scattered and complex, he always brings it down to clear, tangible, and actionable steps to follow up on. He is naturally relatable, based on his own experiences but also just his ability to build rapport and establish trust and comfort with others. I appreciate his method of helping people to actually analyse and break down their own thoughts and actions. He builds that type of thinking and approach to self-reflection so that the root causes of different situations can be focused on. Would I recommend him to others in a similar position? Absolutely."

Remy N

"I found the CV support most useful. I particularly liked the breakdown of the types of interview questions and how to structure answers, as well as the clear link between what is on your CV and what you are likely to be asked. I found the explanation of what it is they're trying to determine in the second interview to be very helpful in terms of preparing for answering and asking the right questions. And I got the job!! So, would I recommend him to others in a similar position? Yes. And if I can get him to put the effort in, I imagine Paul will be hearing from my brother when he's done with Uni."

Tracy B

"Following a career of more than 25 years with the same company, I found it difficult to translate my experience into a strong CV. Although I had a wealth of experience, my CV was too long and contained far too much detail. Paul helped me recognise the value and strengths in my career, present my experience in a much clearer and more succinct way, and gave me confidence in what I had to offer. Thanks to his support, I secured an interview, and ultimately the job."

If any of this sounds familiar, the best place to start is LinkedIn, where I write about these patterns regularly. You can also get in touch directly at Paul.Trusty@OmeigoTech.co.uk

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