My core strength is building life science businesses. These range from small start ups through to new venture creation embedded within larger organisations. My skills include: - Complex product & service deal integration and close out - Coaching and growing teams - Strong technical & commercial international background over multiple business types / areas - Commercial strategy creation and execution

Commercial Development Director @ From December 2014 to Present (1 year 1 month) Non-executive Director @ Aquila Biomedical are a high growth preclinical service provider, specialising in efficacy models in the area of immuno-oncology, among other indications. As a Board member, I provide guidance and make decisions on the company's commercialisation strategy. From September 2012 to Present (3 years 4 months)

Program on Negotiation @ Harvard Law School From 2014 to 2014 MBA, M&A @ University of Warwick - Warwick Business School From 2008 to 2012 PhD, Molecular Biology @ University of Edinburgh From 1993 to 1999 BSc(Hons), Molecular Biology @ The University of Glasgow From 1989 to 1993 Simon Boa is skilled in: Coaching, Biotechnology, Team Leadership, Life Sciences, Pharmaceuticals, New Business Development, Change Management, Marketing Strategy, Strategic Planning, International Business, Biopharmaceuticals, Pharmaceutical Industry, Lifesciences, Antibodies, Drug Development