A highly regarded, strategic, and outcome focused individual with a proven track record in senior commercialisation, business development and operational roles in Australia and Europe. I enjoy leading and managing teams and have experience with multinational companies, research institutions and not-for-profit organisations across various industries including biotech and pharma, technology transfer and venture. I am passionate about commercialisation/business development and am proficient in licensing technologies, deal structuring and negotiation, intellectual property strategy and management, venture investment and start-ups, budget and financial management, team leadership and people development, stakeholder management, business strategy and implementation, technology assessment and pitching and board governance.Most recently I led the commercialisation and asset management teams at UniQuest, providing leadership, strategic thinking and creativity to deliver commercial transactions including licensing and venture investments, to create several start-up businesses and industry partnerships, and the management of start-up equity and licences.Prior to UniQuest, I was responsible for the commercial activities at the European biotech, Evotec. I am versatile, reliable and a clear and effective communicator with experience of building high performing teams and a desire to facilitate the success of others. Highly collaborative, I enjoy building enduring relationships and implementing business strategy to drive performance.I have experience as a non-executive director for several Australian companies and PhD qualification in chemistry.
