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This list showcases the top London based Manager operating in the Biotechnology space. If you think a Manager is missing from this list, feel free to contact our editor on editor@beststartup.co.uk.
The individuals on this list have been included because of exceptional performance in one of the following categories:
- Innovation – Operating as a key part in an extremely innovative business or startup.
- Growth – Operating as a key figure in the growth and upscale of a market leading business or startup.
- Management – Showing exceptional management skills.
- Societal impact – Putting their business on the map for their positive societal or environmental impact.
Our Data – We source our data from OSINT (open source intelligence) and public directories such as Companies House UK, Crunchbase, SemRush and many more. The data from these sources should be treated with a degree of caution and verified yourself.
Andrew Sinclair
Partner & Portfolio Manager of Abingworth
Andrew has more than 10 years experience as an analyst in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors. He joined Abingworth in 2008 from HSBC Global Markets, where he was Senior Equity Analyst, Director, responsible for investment research in the mid-cap pharmaceutical sector. Previously, Andrew held biotechnology analyst positions at Credit Suisse and SG Cowen. He completed a PhD in Chemistry and Genetic Engineering at the BBSRC Institute of Plant Science, Norwich, and holds a BSc in Microbiology from King’s College London. Andrew qualified as a chartered accountant with KPMG. At Abingworth, he evaluates opportunities in public companies and is a fund manager for open market transactions.
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About Abingworth: Abingworth is an international investment group dedicated to collaborating with life sciences entrepreneurs.
Robert Holmes
UK Country Manager of Proveca
Robert Holmes is UK Country Manager at Proveca Ltd. He is an experienced Country Manager within pharmaceuticals and medical devices. Built highly successful teams in Marketing and Sales and developed the infrastructure to deliver exceptional results. Skills honed in big business have been brought into smaller start-up companies with great success.
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About Proveca: Proveca Ltd is a UK based pharmaceutical company.
Costas Mistrellides
Senior Regulatory Data Manager of Merck
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About Merck: Merck is a pharmaceutical and chemical enterprise that develops prescription drugs and over-the-counter products.
Igor Leitao
Sourcing Manager for Marketing & Sales, EMEA of Merck
Igor is currently responsible for all Marketing & Sales sourcing activities in the UK and IRL, also leading global projects within Merck. Past roles include globally managing creative agency networks and projects in digital & media. Prior experience in L’Oréal, responsible for many marketing Procurement subcategories, together with sustainability initiatives and KPI reporting to EC. Marketing academic background and agency experience.
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About Merck: Merck is a pharmaceutical and chemical enterprise that develops prescription drugs and over-the-counter products.
Noor Shaker
Senior Vice President and General Manager of X-Chem
Noor was an assistant professor at Aalborg University in Copenhagen working on machine learning. She has more than 50 publications and 1100+ citations and has co-authored a book on generative methods.
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About Lynura, X-Chem: X-Chem, Inc. is a privately held biotechnology company.
Terry Sunderland
European Sales Manager of SpeeDx
Terry Sunderland is an EMEA Sales Manager at SpeeDx. Prior to joining SpeeDx, he served as a sales specialist for clinical research at BD for over three years. He also worked as the product manager of biotherapeutics at Molecular Devices.
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About SpeeDx: SpeeDx is a provider of innovative multiplex and isothermal amplification solutions for clinical diagnostics.
Charles Ball
Co-Founder and Commercial Manager of Chronomics
Charles Ball is the Co-Founder and Commercial Manager at Chronomics.
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About Chronomics: Tech-bio company, providing access to a ‘bio-infrastructure’ to simplify and speed-up the use of biomarkers to improve everyday decisions.
