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A results-driven pharmaceutical program leader with proven
cross-functional team management skills and diverse technical expertise
delivering complex drug development programs across Biotech/ Pharma.
Strengths include navigating regulatory ambiguity, aligning stakeholders, accelerating time-to-market through strategic program architecture, managing risk and building organisational capabilities from ground up.
Reputation for saving companies significant costs while solving complex operational challenges, achieving timeline accelerations up to 30%, and successful million dollar product launches including ANDEMBRY® drug-device combination product across 25+ countries serving thousands of patients.
Career Highlights:
- Led ANDEMBRY® global launch for CSL (25+ countries, billion-dollar revenue)
- Aus Prime Minister’s recognition for COVID-19 vaccine delivery at Seqirus
- Drug development, CMC & regulatory expertise (FDA, EMA, TGA)
- Patent holder in continuous manufacturing
- Led PMO while establishing project management capabilities from scratch for a fast-growing biotech (preclinical to clinical phase)
What I Bring:
PMO Infrastructure: I establish enterprise project management systems via Clarity, Smartsheets, portfolio management frameworks that deliver up to 50% efficiency improvements. When you’re scaling from research to development, I build the systems that enable multi-project coordination, resource optimisation, and executive visibility using PMP methodologies.
Preclinical to Clinical Development: Deep hands-on experience spanning preclinical IND prep through Phase III trials. I navigate FDA, TGA, and EMA regulatory pathways, managing the complex interplay of CMC strategy, toxicology, formulation development, and submission processes.
Scale-Up Expertise: Led technology transfer, process characterisation/ validation and facility commissioning initiatives. Patent holder in continuous manufacturing processes. I’ve consistently delivered 25-30% timeline accelerations through parallel execution and proactive risk management.
Medical Device & Combination Products: Managed drug-device combination product program including device design (ISO13485 design controls), biocompatibility testing, human factors studies, and integrated regulatory submissions.A results-driven pharmaceutical program leader with proven cross-functional team management skills and diverse technical expertise delivering complex drug development programs across Biotech/ Pharma.
A results-oriented business leader with over 25 years of international experience and P&L responsibility/accountability in innovation, entrepreneurship, business development, turnaround management, performance improvement, and strategic management across diverse sectors, including energy, aviation/aerospace, life sciences, consultancy, and advanced nano materials.
Founder of several medtech companies and strategic advisor to C-level suite executives and board members of medtech and biotech companies.
Recognised for my ability in connecting stakeholders, I drive organisational growth and deliver complex projects from inception to completion. Proven success in leading company turnarounds, scaling production, securing capital, and achieving global market exposure through financial oversight, cross-functional collaboration, and a strong focus on execution.
Brings strategic vision, an entrepreneurial mindset, focus, and a commitment to innovation to drive organisational growth and success. Leverages a robust international network, commercial acumen, and the ability to quickly absorb and apply new information, resulting in enhanced operational efficiencies, empowered teams, and unlocking new opportunities through strategic partnerships and effective commercial strategies. My proven track record, as both an executive and non-executive, reflects a dedication to achieving strategic goals and delivering impactful results.
Key Skills
Leadership and Management: Cross-Sector Leadership, Stakeholder Engagement, Company Turnarounds, Self Starter, Result Oriented, Entrepreneurial Mindset.
Business Development: Strategic Business Development, Capital Raising, Go-to-Market Strategy.
Technical Skills
Innovation and Technology Commercialisation, Commissioning (planning), Regulatory Compliance, Project Management, Team Management, Financial Management, Multilingual Communication (English, French, Dutch), Cultural Awareness
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I am an accomplished biotech executive with over 15 years of experience in research and development, specializing in therapeutic antibody discovery across oncology, immuno-oncology, and autoimmune diseases.
I lead a global R&D team and oversee the entire therapeutic pipeline, from target identification through IND-enabling studies to clinical proof of concept.
I’ve built and led multidisciplinary, high-performing teams, and my leadership has contributed to multiple best-in-class and first-in-class antibodies advancing to clinical trials.
I also serve as a member of the senior executive team and
chair our pipeline selection and prioritization committee, ensuring scientific
innovation aligns with corporate strategy.
I bring a unique combination of deep scientific expertise,
strategic vision, and operational execution, with a strong track record of
delivering results in both discovery and translational development.
Core strengths: drug discovery leadership,
therapeutic antibody development, IND strategy, protein engineering,
translational research, team building, strategic partnerships.
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Project Manager with over a decade of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, leading cross-functional teams and programs across clinical and commercial drug development and manufacturing. Brings a strong understanding of GMP requirements and a proven ability to deliver complex projects in regulated environments.
Led early clinical development projects, managed process development, scale-up and clinical product manufacture, coordinated
dossier preparation and IND submission, managed supplier contracts &
agreements.
- People and project management – GMP Manufacturing & Validation – Clinical Development
This professional is recognised for an ability to lead multidisciplinary teams through complex, high-stakes development programs, delivering projects on time, within scope, and to budget.
Commercial and business acumen spans early-stage product definition through to launch execution, enabling translation of technical insight into innovative therapies.
With a strong blend of scientific expertise, clinical, regulatory sophistication, and commercial perspective, this professional has a holistic, outcome-focused approach to advancing innovative healthcare products to market.
Experience & skills: Seasoned, international human life sciences expert and entrepreneur being one of the few individuals in the region with a medical and academic background, founder and CEO of multiple early-stage companies and deep VC experience. An extensive deal sheet encompassing fund raising, in- and out licensing.
Board Value Proposition: A demonstrated track record of scaling high‑growth organizations and steering corporate and scientific strategy from inception through operational scale‑up. Invaluable strategic insight to company and advisory boards. Excels in translating complex research agendas into actionable, results‑driven initiatives and aligning multidisciplinary teams around clear, measurable objectives
Coaching & Leadership Development: As a leader who has directly built companies and managed teams through critical growth phases, I am uniquely positioned to mentor emerging biotech and medtech leaders. I bring hands‑on experience in team development, program execution, and organizational transformation—coaching that empowers professionals to sharpen their leadership, prioritize impact, and deliver corporate and scientific excellence in high‑stakes environments.
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