Katie Bardsley Hughes
Business Development Manager Isis Neutron and Muon Source @STFC
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WORK HISTORY
Business Development Manager Isis Neutron and Muon Source @STFC
EDUCATION
UCL
Master of Engineering (MEng), Biochemical Engineering
The University of Sheffield
Phd, Phd in Bone Tissue Engineering
University of Nottingham
MSc, stem cell technology
ABOUT KATIE BARDSLEY HUGHES
Strategic Scientific Leadership & Business Development ManagerExperienced scientific leader with over 10 years of expertise in biologics and cell therapy development, leading platform programmes from early research through CMC. Delivered scientific research milestones, scalable manufacturing processes, GMP master cell banks and managed global CDMO/CRO outsourcing, ensuring regulatory compliance. Adept at directing cross-functional teams of 20+ specialists, leading to the achievement of a $12.5M milestone through strategic programme execution. Supported due diligence and partnership engagements contributing to over $300M in strategic collaborations. Expert in aligning scientific delivery with regulatory and business imperatives, embedding governance frameworks that enable milestone-driven progression, tech transfer, and operational resilience. Passionate about translating scientific excellence into global patient impact, driving innovation, operational efficiency, and ecosystem growth across regulated environments.KEY SKILLS- Programme management & Organisational Leadership: IND-Enabling Development • Cross-Functional & Matrix Team Leadership • Resource & Budget Optimization • Operational Excellence • Organisational Change & Capability Building- Strategic Decision-Making & Governance: Evidence-Based Portfolio Progression • KPI & Risk Dashboarding • Investment Decision Frameworks • Data-Driven Insights to Guide Strategy- Inclusive Leadership & Collaboration: Talent Development & Mentorship • Inclusive, High-Performance Culture • Cross-Disciplinary Collaboration • Global Team Engagement- Scientific & Development Strategy: Scientific Insight • Drug Development Lifecycle Expertise • Target-to-IND Planning • Regulatory & Clinical Integration • Risk Mitigation- Client Partnership & External Innovation: Biotech & Pharma Client Engagement • Asset Scouting & Evaluation • Due Diligence • Strategic Alliance Management • Executive Stakeholder Influence • Partnership Governance
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