A new company which will help emerging life science businesses find Non-
Executive Directors (NED’s) and Non-Executive Chairmen (NEC’s) has been
launched in the East of England.
Bioscience NED’s is the sister company to PiR Interims, a leading provider of
interim talent to the life science sector. The company will work with emerging
businesses to identify NED’s and NEC’s who have a track record of supporting,
growing, and turning companies around, in tough market conditions.
‘The inspiration for the business followed extensive market research,’ comments
MD Carolyn Douthwaite. ‘We discovered there was a gap in the market for a
business which both understands the life sciences sector and has access to a
talent pool of professionals who can make a difference and bring balance to
Boards in challenging times. Setting up Bioscience NED’s to match emerging
businesses with experienced professionals seemed like a natural step.’
‘It has been a difficult period for early stage, investor-funded life science
businesses, many of which have difficult issues to balance,’ adds Carolyn.
‘Funding, robust leadership and being focused on the right objectives are key to
survival.’
Bioscience NED’s has already made a notable appointment with Jeff Solomon
joining the business as an advisor; Jeff is well known to the bioscience
community through his leadership of ERBI, the not-for-profit organisation that he
led for 11 years. He is currently Chairman of the Council for European Bioregions
and a Non-Executive Director for Myeloma UK and The Cambridge Phenomenon
Ltd.
‘I am very excited about taking this project forward,’ says Jeff. ‘Non-Executive
Directors give emerging businesses the experience they need to make the right
decisions during a critical period of their growth. We want to help businesses
move forward and matching them with people who have the right contacts and
experience will contribute to their long-term success.’
‘I feel privileged to be working with Jeff,’ adds Carolyn. ‘He is highly regarded by
the bioscience sector - as his track record reflects - as well as being passionate
and committed to the sector. He understands how portfolio careers can be a huge
benefit for both individuals and the companies who benefit from their expertise.’
Bioscience NEDs has an extensive network of senior and Board-level contacts
within the pharmaceutical, biotech and medtech industries and is committed to
matching emerging companies with NED/NEC candidates who can really make a
difference.
