A highly motivated Biomedical Science graduate with first hand exposure to the pharmaceutical industry, currently pursuing a Master's in Drug Discovery. Strong academic background with particular expertise in cancer biology, immunology and pharmacology.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work history
Consultant - Global Head of Drug Discovery
Wenham Carter Consulting Ltd.
Hove, Brighton and Hove
01.2023 - 07.2024
Working within wider Life Science team, built & led the global AI & ML Drug Discovery market providing executive-level recruitment & consulting services to Pharma, Biotech, CRO & CDMO
Advocating for use of AI & ML within discovery & development, including novel target identification, hit-to-lead, computational drug design, drug repurposing and clinical trial optimisation
Facilitating expansion of executive-level scientific & commercial teams, involving director, VP and C-suite leadership positions
Led discussions with client representatives
Conducted competitive intelligence & analysis of clinical data, fundraises, industry partnerships, M&As and other company performance indicators
Interviewed, assessed and matched all candidates to relevant client companies, with adept understanding of KPIs
Subsequently coached candidates through interview processes to secure executive level roles
Working across disease areas of CNS, oncology, metabolism, immunology & inflammation
Working across small molecule, biologic, ADC and cell & gene therapy modalities
Established new relationships with companies such as: Recursion/Exscientia, Benevolent AI, Insilco Medicine, Insitro & OWKIN
Promotion from associate consultant after six months of employment, achieving 'consultant of the month' on two occasions