Ross Burn
Chief Executive Officer @CatSci Ltd
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WORK HISTORY
Chief Executive Officer @CatSci Ltd
I co-founded CatSci with a clear mission: to build a science-led business that empowers innovation, creates high-value jobs, and helps bring life-changing medicines to patients faster.We’ve come a long way but our focus remains the same: solving complex problems in pharmaceutical development with world-class chemistry, technology and people. What we’ve achieved:• 10+ years of 50% YoY growth — fully bootstrapped• 100+ jobs created across Europe• 4 Centres of Excellence: Cardiff, Nottingham, London & Strasbourg• Trusted by 7 of the top 10 global pharma companies• Winner of the Queen’s Award for EnterpriseOur expertise spans analytical science, process R&D, and complex synthetic medicines — including oligonucleotides, peptides, and next-gen modalities like TACs and glues. We interrogate problems deeply and develop tailored, scalable solutions for partners across the UK, Europe, US and Asia.Since 2019, I’ve led CatSci through some of the toughest business environments with resilience, adaptability, and a deep commitment to our mission.What drives me?• Investing in innovation and infrastructure• Building a culture of psychological safety, shared ownership and continuous improvement• Scaling a business that makes a difference — for science, for people, and for patientsIf you’re building the future of pharma, let’s start a conversation.
EDUCATION
Queen Mary University of London
Ph.D., Bioanalytical Chemistry
Saïd Business School, University of Oxford
GS10kSB
University of Strathclyde
MSci, Forensic & Analytical Chemistry
ABOUT ROSS BURN
I’m building a business that makes a lasting difference: for people, science and the scientific community.As CEO and co-founder of CatSci, I’m on a mission to build a robust business: one that creates jobs through great science, tackles global health challenges, and redefines what innovation looks like in UK pharma. Here’s the challenge:• Biotech leaders need trusted innovation partners to de-risk development• Investors want scalable, high-growth platforms that deliver strong returns• IP owners need to demonstrate their tech is commercially ready• Talent needs a place where they can grow, thrive, and belong That’s where CatSci comes in.We’re a science-led CRDMO empowering breakthroughs in complex synthetic medicines.We solve the tough problems. We accelerate development. And we deliver real impact.Highlights I\'m proud of:• 50%+ YoY growth for 10 years, all while being bootstrapped• Queen’s Award for Enterprise, CPHI Innovation Award, Business Wales Export• Acquired Reach Separations to expand our expertise• Shortlisted by Goldman Sachs as ‘Most Likely to Become a Unicorn’What drives me?• Investing in people and new technologies• Building a vibrant, empowered culture• Ensuring every colleague shares in our success (yes, we’re all share option holders)• Creating a company that continues to make a difference for generationsLet’s connect if you\'re passionate about science-led innovation: Ring my bell to see my content Send a DM with your problem
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