Our Network of Consultants

Senior Molecular Biologist with 35+ Years of International Experience (Europe/USA)
Expertise: Gene Therapy (rAAV & Lentiviral Vectors), Synthetic Biology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, and Cell Biology across Mammalian, Bacterial, Yeast, and Plant Systems
 Specialised in:
- Advanced Vector Engineering: Design and validation of custom plasmids for specific in vivo and in vitro assay requirements; expression cassette engineering by selecting promoters, enhancers, regulatory elements, and seqeunce optimisation (species-tissue optimisation); tailoring of cloning and assembly methods and validation; safety and manufacturability.
- Construct Stability: Troubleshooting DNA instability challenges such as repeated sequences, ITR, GC-rich sequences, and gene toxicity.
- Regulatory Practices: Design of GMP-compliant workflows, documentation, and manufacturing alignment.

Senior executive and consultant in Life Sciences focused on applying precision diagnostics to liquid biopsies to ascertain the molecular profile of single or multiple cells captured and enriched from blood and cerebral spinal fluid.

Experience:
- Ph.D. in molecular genetics, 20 plus years biotechnology experience in R&D, technology and product development, project and operations management, leading to the design, development, manufacture and commercial launch of RUO products, CE marked, and FDA PMA and 510(k) cleared molecular diagnostic assays.
- Broad knowledge focused on state-of-the-art technologies for application in human and molecular genetics, molecular/immuno-diagnostics, and cell biology, directed toward advancing personalized medicine in rare gene disorder and complex diseases through precision diagnostics.
- Application of strategic and tactical operations to reduce timelines and meet multi-million dollar milestones for the successful launch of multiple products from concept to commercialization.
- Managed R&D, product development, and a P&L for a $230M cell culture business.
- Developed 1 and 5 year strategic road maps for new and mature products.
- High level of interpersonal skills managing multiple disciplines for innovative cross-functional projects, which include R&D, computational biology, phase-gate product development, business and market development, clinical studies, tech transfer to manufacturing for RUO and IVD products under design control, FDA QSR and ISO 13485:2016 compliance in cGMP environments.
- “Roll up sleeves” management style to motivate, lead and mentor individuals, in small and large teams, in multi-national matrix corporations, building organizations from the ground up, and meeting project timelines and financial milestones.
- Presentations to executive management, company boards, scientific meetings, investors and multiple publications in top scientific journals
- 10 issued patents and receipt of $4.4M in NIH grants.
- Broad network of key opinion leaders in human and infectious diseases leading to collaborations and partnerships.

Capabilities:
- Transition research companies and their technologies into product development power houses, converting research projects or Research Use Only (RUO) products for use as Laboratory Developed Tests (LDTs) or In-Vitro Diagnostic (IVD) medical devices.
- Develop end-to-end processes, from feasibility to validation via the IVD (510k or PMA) or LDT route for molecular and cellular diagnostic tests.
- Serve at the intersection of assessing technology in M&As.
- Generate focused strategy plans from Marketing (VOC) to Product Development of VOC generated diagnostic assays, to the transfer of developed assays, to Manufacturing/Operations for the manufacture of medical devices under ISO13485.

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

A PhD consultant in the biotechnology and life sciences industry with over 17 years of experience working internationally. Specializing in customer insights, market-driven product development and strategic marketing, with expertise in genomic medicine, gene therapy, cell therapy, nanomedicine, NGS, molecular diagnostics, oncology, and more. Held leadership positions in biotech and life sciences companies in Canada, US and UK, including Abcam, STEMCELL Technologies, Thermo Fisher Scientific, Cytiva/Danaher.

I have a a D.Phil. in Biochemistry from the University of Oxford with first author publication in Nature Immunology; an MSc from University of Toronto and a BSc (Honours) from University of British Columbia.

Consulting Services include:
Voice of Customer/Customer Insights
Market Driven Product Requirements
Value Propositions and Product Positioning
Product-Market fit
Competitor Landscape Assessments
Pricing Strategies
Go to Market Strategies

With more than 10 years of R&D experience in biochemistry and infection biology, I am a Senior Scientist for Surface Chemistry in Biotechnology at e-Proteins, the world leader in avidin derivatives production. I have been applying my expertise and skills to develop innovative binding protein solutions for diagnostic, biotech, and pharma industries, addressing the main challenges of streptavidin-based applications.

As a team leader and co-founder of Sapoto, I have also been managing and coordinating a team of 30 employees, integrating external service providers, and overseeing the quality management activities for other test centers. I hold the credentials of QMB Manager and Internal Auditor, which enable me to ensure compliance with GMP, GLP, and GCP standards. My mission is to contribute to the advancement of biotechnology and improve the quality and reliability of binding protein products.

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.