Mike is an experienced life sciences professional with a track record in sales and marketing strategy, general management, licensing and contract negotiation. Mike was formerly Head of Sales and Marketing at CXR Biosciences, an investigative toxicology CRO. Following CXR’s acquisition by Concept Life Sciences in 2015 he became Vice President Business Development Safety & Toxicology. Prior to his time at CXR, Mike worked in business development and licensing at the specialty pharmaceutical company Ardana plc, and held various pharmaceutical industry management consultancy roles at ZS Associates, Deloitte and Arthur Andersen Business Consulting. Mike has a PhD in genomics from the University of Cambridge, MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology.