

Independent biotech expertise, curated by people who understand the industry.
The Collective brings together independent experts across the breadth of biotech, from discovery and development to strategy, commercialisation, fundraising and beyond.
Each bringing deep expertise, industry perspective and a track record of getting things done.
Find the specialist expertise you need, or discover someone who can help you see your challenge differently.
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The expertise you need. The people you want to work with.
A collective of exceptional biotech expertise

Afrodita Bijelic

UK
Service Offerings
End-to-End Regulatory Strategy, Intelligence, and Business Impact Assessment to Support Development and Commercial Decisions
Regulatory Programme/Project Planning, Governance, and Delivery Leadership for Global Portfolios
Regulatory Dossier Strategy, Gap Analysis, and Lifecycle Management Across Regions
Leadership of Global Regulatory Submissions from Initiation through Approval
Andrej Ondracka

Spain
Service Offerings
R&D leadership, program and project management, and business strategy for synbio and biomanufacturing startups
Bioinformatics and data strategy
Bioinformatics data analysis: omics, machine learning, genetic construct design
Due dilligence for investors (synbio, biomanufacturing startups)
Caroline Mutiboko

UK
Service Offerings
Global Clinical Trial Management: Lead and oversee Phase I-IV multinational clinical trials from
start up to close out.
Cross-Functional Leadership: Coordinate global teams, CROs, vendors, and investigators
Regulatory & Quality Oversight: Ensure compliance with ICH-GCP, applicable regulatory requirements, study protocols, and sponsor SOPs while supporting Quality by Design and risk-based trial management.
Stakeholder & Financial Management: Manage study budgets, forecasts, vendor performance, and sponsor communications
Clare Jones

UK
Service Offerings
Scientific and translational strategy and planning, including project/CRO/team management
Development and delivery of focussed research plans to turn exciting science into investable assets
Assay development & screening cascade design & troubleshooting
Advice on implementation of human iPSC-derived cellular models
Diane Rottner

France
Service Offerings
Scientific 2D illustrations and graphics that make complex topics accessible
Expertise in anatomy, surgery, and cellular biology, including drug mechanisms of action
Clear, engaging visuals for websites, scientific publications, and educational materials
Strategic input on how to communicate science effectively through illustration
Geoffroy Gential

France
Service Offerings
Operational CMC: Support in selection and management of CDMOs, process & analytical technical support, within applicable regulatory framework.
Project management & mentoring: Day to day management of key deliverables of a project, mentoring of young project managers into the role, Internal and external stakeholder assignments.
Gap analysis & Roadmap: Review of current state of the art, Gap identification & remediation plan drafting, ballpark cost estimates.
Drug substance process development: In depth technical support for scalable process development of synthetic modalities
Kath Lowery

UK
Service Offerings
Strategic leadership of early and late phase oncology and rare disease clinical development programmes.
Chartered statistician - specialising in medical statistics, oncology trial design and endpoint management.
Delivery and outcome focussed oversight and management of vendor and sponsor driven clinical trials.
Biomarker and precision medicine, including EU IVDR.
Philippa Burns

UK
Service Offerings
Assay and product development for research tools and diagnostics.
Technical and strategic consulting, including due diligence, independent review and design history file review.
Product development process design and implementation (ISO 13485, ISO 9001) including risk management (ISO 14971).
Training, coaching and mentoring.
An Voets

Belgium
Service Offerings
Strategic business development and innovation management
Strategic copywriting and grant writing for life sciences (websites, LinkedIn, pitch decks, regional/national/EU funding)
Translating research into investor- and industry-ready messaging
Positioning scientists and biotech founders as credible thought leaders
Cecilia Piergentili

UK
Service Offerings
Hiring roadmap design, organisational structure & compensation benchmarking from pre-seed to Series A
Founding team audit, skill gap analysis & investor readiness review for early-stage biotech ventures and academic spin-outs
Executive search & placement across all functions — scientific, medical, regulatory, commercial and technical — from junior to C-suite and board
Search & placement for co-founders, fractional consultants & key hires in early-stage biotech
Ellyn Hughes-Carpanini

UK
Service Offerings
Analytical strategy planning and implementation including analytical assay design, optimisation, and validation
Translational medicine support including data preparation for IND/CTA submission and clinical operations
CRO selection and management
GCP-compliant regulatory support, quality management system support, and INC/CTA submission
Ilaria Rosso

The Netherlands
Service Offerings
Scientific data visualization from quantitative and qualitative data sources.
2D scientific illustrations, especially cellular biology and molecular mechanisms.
Graphic materials for screen and print: including annual reports, publications, educational materials, grant graphical abstract.
Audience-tailored communication support.
Limor Zwi-Dantsis

UK
Service Offerings
Expert advisory and support for securing research funding.
Critical proposal review and end-to-end bid development for competitive UK and EU funding schemes.
Grant scouting and interview preparation to support successful applications.
Coaching, training, and bespoke workshops for researchers and teams.
Nia Emami

UK
Service Offerings
Venture strategy and company building support for early-stage biotech ventures
Investor positioning, fundraising strategy, and partnering preparation
Preclinical development planning and asset strategy
Scientific, commercial, and strategic diligence for investors and venture builders
Vijay Shankar Balakrishnan

Germany
Service Offerings
Narrative strategy development & visibility roadmap design for science startups
Founder content creation & thought leadership execution across platforms
Media training & spokesperson development for science-driven founders
Journalist engagement & earned media placement for biotech/health tech
Anandkumar Nandakumar

The Netherlands
Service Offerings
Executive leadership: C-suite, Chief of Staff and operational leadership roles
Program and operational support. Day to day program management running diverse projects, up to setting up project management structures or governance, with strong stakeholder and alliance management across teams and external partners.
Commercial launch planning and management: Setting up launch processes and blueprints for biotech companies.
Start-up support. Strategic direction, fundraising support, regulatory strategy, and setting up Scientific Advisory Boards.
Christopher Quintas

The Netherlands
Service Offerings
Support biotech and CGT organizations with site start-up, operational readiness, and tech transfer execution.
Advise leadership teams on MSAT strategy, GMP manufacturing readiness, and commercialization planning.
Provide hands-on expertise in deviation management, change control, and process optimization for complex advanced therapy platforms.
Enas Abu Shah

UK
Service Offerings
Scientific strategy and project management in life science in general with focus on translational projects in immunology
Consulting on innovative approaches and ideas in biomedical sciences and TechMed.
Grant writing and funding support
Start-up pitch and value proposition preparation
Geert van Tetering

The Netherlands
Service Offerings
Therapeutic antibody strategies, lead optimisation & engineering
Pre-clinical development, assay design & in vivo models
R&D management, guidance of in-house & outsourced projects
Scientific & technical writing, data overviews, development plans, and pre-IND dossiers
Karine Henderson

UK
Service Offerings
Craft clear, compelling biotech narratives that resonate with stakeholders
Translate complex science into clear, action-driving messaging
Guide communications through change, uncertainty, and growth with clarity and purpose
Facilitate insight-driven workshops that unlock alignment and drive momentum
Linda Kadi

Switzerland
Service Offerings
Scouting & Diligence: Prioritize biotech assets with clear investment recommendations
Investor readiness: Build equity stories and support EU/US capital raises
Venture & Asset strategy: Define TPPs and value-driven development paths
Strategic partnerships: Identify partners and support high-impact discussions
Stephen Kirk

UK
Service Offerings
Study design and monitoring services for GLP Safety Studies
Drug development plan and Gap Analysis services
Project Toxicology to oversee early stage development to support first in human trials
Regulatory document authoring including CTD, pre-IND and IB documentation



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