Ahmed El-Rayis
Business Development Manager @Medicines Discovery Catapult
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WORK HISTORY
Business Development Manager @Medicines Discovery Catapult
I lead business development across Radiopharmaceuticals, Translational Imaging, Biomarkers, and Cellular Sciences, helping biotechnology and pharmaceutical partners translate complex science into impactful projects. Territory Leadership – Responsible for UK regions (London, North England, Scotland, NI) and European markets (France, Spain, Italy, Portugal, Ireland and Greece). Imaging Strategy – Guide partners in leveraging PET, SPECT, IVIS and Bioluminescence/NIR for drug discovery insights. Radiochemistry Expertise – Support biodistribution and target engagement studies through advanced radiolabelling collaborations.🤝 Strategic Partnerships – Build long-term collaborations with SMEs, biotech, and pharma, aligning MDC capabilities with company pipelines and funding. Growth Delivery – Convert opportunities into funded projects, supporting MDC’s mission to accelerate innovation into impact.
EDUCATION
Alexandria University
BSc, Communications & Electrophysics
Lviv Polytechnic National University
MEng, Specialised Computer Systems
Heriot-Watt University
Commercialisation Training Course, Business Administration and Management, General
Information Technology Institute (ITI)
Diploma, VLSI and Embedded Systems Design
AXELOS
PRINCE2® Foundation, Certificate in Project Management
AXELOS
PRINCE2® Practitioner, PRINCE2® Practitioner in Project Management
The University of Edinburgh
PhD, Telecommunication systems - Reconfigurable Architectures
University of Surrey
Short Course, RF Circuit and Systems Design
SKILLS
ABOUT AHMED EL-RAYIS
I am a business development leader, entrepreneur, and technology founder with over 20 years’ experience driving innovation and commercial growth across life sciences, healthcare, and advanced technologies. My career has been defined by building bridges between science and business—translating cutting-edge research into impactful solutions for patients and society.At Medicines Discovery Catapult, I lead collaborations with biotechnology and pharmaceutical partners, particularly in Radiopharmaceuticals, Translational Imaging, Biomarkers, and Cellular Sciences, helping clients unlock value through advanced medical imaging, AI, bioinformatics, and experimental biology. I work closely with senior stakeholders to design bespoke strategies, align them with funding pathways, and convert opportunities into funded and fee-for-service projects.Beyond MDC, I bring a strong entrepreneurial background. As co-founder of Sofant Technologies, I helped scale an award-winning RF and antenna start-up, raising multi-million-pound investments and securing EU Horizon funding. I have also advised biotech and deep-tech start-ups on business planning, capital raising, and IP strategy, securing grants, patents, and partnerships along the way.What excites me most is creating collaborations that deliver both commercial value and wider societal impact. Whether through strategic partnerships, translational R&D, or innovation programmes, I thrive on helping organisations achieve their growth ambitions while accelerating science into real-world application.I am always open to connecting with leaders, investors, and innovators across the global life sciences and technology ecosystem.
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