Commercial Director, Fixed Phage
Neil is Commercial Director at Fixed Phage a Biotech company in Glasgow tasked with expanding the company’s commercial activity, generating sustainable revenue, while accelerating market access through licencing and strategic partnerships. Neil is an accomplished commercial professional with experience in business development, deal structure and company creation from scientific research output, having established a strong track record in identifying and developing innovative commercial opportunities within complex scientific output and environments during his previous roles in the Biotech industry and as Head of Commercialisation and Innovation at Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC).
He holds a PhD in quantitative genetics and a degree in agricultural science. Various roles across business and academia have equipped him with a wide-ranging skillset, enabling him to gain considerable experience in building long-lasting relationships with partner companies and key stakeholders at national and international level.
Neil has a passion for supporting the vibrant and innovative life sciences ecosystem, entrepreneurs, and businesses, and actively does this through non-executive director roles and has a particular interest in supporting and developing future leaders.