• Scientific leader with 25-years’ experience within academia and industry; 15 years' experience of bio-therapeutic development within the biotechnology sector • Solid scientific background in cell and gene therapy, oncology, allergy and vaccine development with over 30 peer-reviewed publications • Thorough understanding of all the requirements and processes in drug development from target identification and validation through to biomarker discovery in clinical trials• Experienced in building internal and external partnerships focusing on the critical goals and most effective processes to deliver on organisational objectives • Skilled in building strong functional teams, nurturing a culture of engagement, respect and high performance