From a career of over 35 years, Elaine brings a broad knowledge of innovation pathways across therapeutics and healthcare technologies, a strong background in marketing and an extensive network. Elaine’s knowledge of UK infrastructure, support systems and funding schemes was acquired while at the UK’s Department for International Trade, and from leading a flagship UK grant-funding scheme for life sciences. Prior to this, she spent 27 years in commercial and licensing/M&A roles, was Chair of the UK Pharmaceutical Licensing Group and a board member of Europharm SMC. Elaine has a PhD, MBA and a Diploma in Marketing.