Our Network of Consultants

With over 14 years of experience in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical sectors, I have established myself as a dynamic and results-driven leader, excelling in roles that demand strategic vision, scientific acumen, and exceptional project management skills. My career has been marked by significant contributions to drug discovery, innovation management, and business development, with a proven track record of driving growth and fostering client loyalty.

As Chief Business Officer in a CRO, I spearheaded business development initiatives, proactively engaging potential clients through targeted outreach campaigns. I successfully managed the entire sales cycle and secured contracts with biotech and major pharmaceutical companies. My ability to develop comprehensive proposals, aligning technical and financial aspects with client needs, ensured effective project management and client satisfaction. I represented the company's key assets at international congresses, further enhancing our market presence.

In my concurrent role as Chief Innovation Officer, I secured substantial funding for R&D projects through programs like Eurostar. My expertise in providing scientific and technical guidance to stakeholders has been instrumental in driving innovation and maintaining high standards of project execution.

Prior to these roles, as Chief Project Officer, I spearheaded drug discovery research projects, evaluating the efficacy, mechanism of action, and proof of concept for various candidates, including viruses, antibodies, small molecules, and vaccines. I managed cross-functional teams, budgets, timelines, and deliverables, ensuring project completion and regulatory compliance. My ability to analyze data and my deep expertise in flow cytometry, in vitro assays, immunology, mouse models and preclinical pharmacology evaluation allowed me to present comprehensive reports to clients and ensure project success and client satisfaction.

My academic foundation includes a PhD in immuno-oncology and a tenure as a Research Scientist at INSERM. I secured two post-doctoral grants and authored several peer-reviewed publications, further solidifying my scientific expertise.

Throughout my career, I have demonstrated a strong commitment to leadership, team collaboration, and client-centric approaches. My ability to fuse scientific knowledge with strategic business acumen has enabled me to drive impactful projects and foster long-term client relationships. I am eager to bring this unique blend of skills and experiences to new challenges, continuing to innovate and deliver exceptional results in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical sectors.

As a strategic life sciences leader with over 14 years of experience in oncology, immuno-oncology, and cell and gene therapy, I am passionate about advancing innovative therapies that improve patient outcomes. My journey in biotech has been defined by a hands-on approach to discovery research, product development, and regulatory strategy, taking concepts from the lab bench to clinical trials.

Throughout my career, I’ve had the privilege of leading and contributing to groundbreaking projects. At TC BioPharm, I played a pivotal role in the FDA approval of an allogeneic gamma delta T cell therapy and the preclinical development of next-generation CAR-T products. My expertise in developing complex assays and driving exploratory clinical analyses has been critical in achieving key milestones, including advancing a phase 2/3 AML clinical trial.

As a consultant, I leverage my experience to guide biotech companies in refining development strategies and bridging preclinical and clinical efforts. From conducting due diligence for investments to streamlining development pathways, I provide actionable insights that reduce timelines and costs while maintaining scientific and regulatory rigour.
Collaboration is at the heart of this effort. I thrive in cross-functional teams, ensuring seamless integration across R&D, clinical, regulatory, and manufacturing functions. I also enjoy mentoring, developing talent, and fostering team innovation and resilience.

I actively contribute to the scientific community, having presented at international conferences such as the Gamma Delta T Cell Therapies Summit and the Allogeneic Cell Therapies Summit. My academic foundation, with a PhD in Medicine from the University of Glasgow, further underpins my technical expertise and commitment to translating research into impactful therapies.

Joining this network aligns with my drive to connect with like-minded professionals with a vision for transforming healthcare. I am eager to contribute my knowledge, learn from peers, and explore opportunities for collaboration that can accelerate therapeutic development and benefit patients worldwide.

Senior Life Sciences Executive and Technical Expert with 15+ years of experience driving innovation in biotechnology. Proven track record in building and scaling successful ventures, specializing in cell biology, automation, and AI-powered solutions. Currently serving as CEO of an iPSC technology company, while offering strategic consulting to emerging life science ventures.

Technical Expertise:
- Cell culture and cell line development (CLD)
- Extensive experience with cancer, CHO, HEK, cultured meat and iPSC cell lines
- Developing and validating automation and high-throughput AI-based imaging instrumentation
- Cell line optimization, immortalisation, engineering and characterization

Molecular & Synthetic Biology:
- Gene editing and genetic engineering
- Vector design and production
- Protein expression systems

Leadership Experience:
- Founded and scaled an iPSC quality control company from concept to market
- Led cross-functional teams of scientists, software engineers and engineers
- Developed and implemented automated laboratory workflows
- Successfully navigated multiple funding rounds and strategic partnerships

Industry Applications:
- Drug discovery and development
- Diagnostic platform development
- Viral vector manufacturing
- Stem cell technologies
- Vaccine development
- Recombinant protein production

Consulting Services:
- Strategic Planning
- Scientific advice
- Market entry strategy
- Technology road-mapping
- IP portfolio development
- Laboratory Operations
- Design and construction optimization
- Workflow automation

Marketing and communications leader with extensive agency and manufacturer side experience in sectors including Life Sciences and Consumer Packaged Goods. Proven track record leading strategic vision, delivering executional excellence and cultivating teams in the areas of media, digital marketing, consumer promotions, PR, agency relations, creative services and package design.
Leveraging decades of corporate experience to help companies, both large and small, elevate their marketing communication practices by providing 1) interim strategic leadership and executional oversight, 2) evaluating and optimizing organizational structure and practices and 3) assessing talent.
Recent engagements have included: 1) leading global marketing initiatives targeted to the recombinant protein scientific community including collateral development, global adaptations, email marketing. This required creating structure and education around goal setting, measurement and reporting; 2) Acting as the interim head of integrating communications for mid-sized nutritional company in need of reevaluating the structure of their Package Design and Media functions which consisted of 35 subject matter experts.
QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS
● Integrated Marketing
● Operational Efficiencies
● Agency Selection/Management
● Omnichannel Planning & Buying
● Talent Development
● Executive Recruiting
● Consumer Relations
● Change Management
● Marketing Content Development
● Organization Design
● Zero-based Budgeting
● Public Relations

I consider myself an "all-rounder," but as a consultant, I focus on helping clients with their marketing, bringing my experience from the last 25 years working in a range of commercial roles at top life science companies. After a Ph.D. and post-docs, I started my first non-lab role in tech support, then developed my business skills in sales and business development before progressing to senior management positions in marketing, product management, and business unit management, where I founded and led international teams.

I've worked with commercial and technical teams at >200 life science companies - distributors, manufacturers, and OEM resellers in public companies, private companies, and startups. As a consultant, I take on a range of commercial projects, mainly in the marketing/product management realm, specializing in writing engaging content to attract and convert customers, including websites and sales tools.

Having worked, as a VP and MD in the recombinant protein industry for 29+ years I have set up and run European legal entities and operations for a North American based business. I have identified and developed target markets and clients, establishing and growing the customer base, distribution channels and market share across multiple territories, including Europe, China and Japan, as well as guiding and shaping policy and direction from the North American Headquarters.
I have experience of setting up and developing individual and group management structures, of managing regional companies’ P&L, and of identifying and rolling out KPI’s, in alignment with corporate growth and direction. The responsibility and development of internal and external brand proposition and corporate communications, developing Go To Market strategies and delivery, as well as the overall marketing concepts have formed a core element of my experience.
I oversaw the strategic and business elements of the transition from RUO arena to that of GMP, working closely alongside the manufacturing and regulatory team.
Having served on the global Board and executive team, I have created and led teams across multiple job functions and markets. In addition I acted as an integral senior team member preparing a multinational business for sale, as I worked on the due diligence of the acquisition, as well as providing support and guidance for the early stages of post transaction integration.
My aim as a consultant and as a mentor is to bring knowledge, experience, skills, support, and hopefully reassurance, to help others develop and build their brands, teams, and businesses.