Christopher McKee
Mentor @Connexus Global Ventures
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WORK HISTORY
Mentor @Connexus Global Ventures
As a Mentor on the mentor board with Connexus Global’s Mentor Connect and LEADHer programs, I support emerging female founders and leaders in navigating the complexities of healthcare innovation and leadership, particularly at the intersection of science, strategy, and systems change.Drawing on deep expertise in clinical strategy, business development, and UK market alignment, I provide targeted guidance across:Clinical Strategy & Innovation – Supporting mentees in translating scientific and clinical insights into viable health solutions with real-world impact.UK Market Entry & Regulatory Alignment – Advising on effective approaches to enter and align with the UK healthcare system, including NHS pathways, procurement dynamics, and policy considerations.Business Development – Helping mentees identify growth opportunities, shape compelling value propositions, and build partnerships that drive sustainable business outcomes.UK Grant Landscape – Providing clarity on funding options including Innovate UK, NIHR, and charity-funded mechanisms, and how to align proposals with system needs.Stakeholder Mapping & Engagement – Enabling mentees to identify and engage with key decision-makers across the NHS, academia, life sciences industry, and patient communities.Cross-Sector Alignment – Supporting effective collaboration between industry, academia, and clinical stakeholders to accelerate innovation, adoption, and impact.Through this role, I’m committed to fostering confident, strategic, and connected leadership, particularly among women, femtech and underrepresented voices, in healthtech, life sciences, and beyond.
EDUCATION
Newcastle University
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Oncology and Cancer Biology
University of Leeds
Bachelor of Science. BSc (Hons), Biochemistry with Medical Biochemistry
Lancaster University
Master of Science MSc, Biomedicine
ABOUT CHRISTOPHER MCKEE
Passionate about driving transformative change in the field of health and life sciences…
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