Knowledge based, science led business, Concept Life Sciences, has further strengthened its team with the appointment of Tony Johnson as Group Business Development Executive. Tony, who joined the company on 14th November, is based at the group’s new science hub which is located on the Listerhills Science Park in Bradford.
Tony, a chemist by profession with a Master’s degree in Analytical Chemistry from Loughborough University, brings extensive experience to Concept Life Sciences. After spending many years working within the pharma industry, including 20 years with AstraZeneca where he was manager of a team of analytical chemists running method development, validation, and stability studies, Tony moved into business development and has worked for a range of high profile companies including Almac Sciences, Covance and most recently Capsugel. Tony brings experience in selling a range of CMC services including analytical / synthesis and formulation.
Tony commented “I am delighted to be joining the Concept Life Sciences Group and moving back to my roots in business development within an analytical setting. Each of the businesses under the Concept Life Sciences’ group has a strong track record and are well positioned for further development. I look forward to working with the leadership team to support their strategic objectives and to grow the business further.”
Michael Fort, Executive Chairman, Concept Life Sciences said “I congratulate Tony on his new position and welcome him to our team. Appointments such as this are important to the future growth of the Concept Life Sciences group and help further bolster our credentials and experience in the science arena.”
Notes to editors:
• For media information contact Sarah Roberts at Vane Percy & Roberts (t) 01737 821 890 (e) sarah@vanepercy.com
• The Concept Life Sciences Group, which offers a comprehensive range of services to clients in the pharmaceutical, biotech, agrochemical, petrochemical, chemical, food, environmental and consumer industries, was formed following the acquisition of Peakdale Molecular Limited, Scientific Analysis Laboratories Limited and Resource & Environmental Consultants Limited. It further expanded following the acquisition of CXR Biosciences and Agenda1 Analytical Services in 2015.
• More information about the Concept Life Sciences Group can be found at http://www.conceptlifesciences.com/
