 Management TeamJohn Lyon, Chief Executive Officer John is CEO of Photopharmica and responsible for the overall direction of the Company. He has a strong track record in growing commercial life science businesses with a specific focus on managing the drug development process. John was previously a Global Vice President at Covance where he was also Managing Director of their world renowned drug development clinic in Leeds. John is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants, a Chartered Fellow of the Securities Institute, a Fellow of the Institute of Clinical Research and a qualified Clinical Biochemist, having trained at St George's Hospital and St Mary's Hospital in London. Professor Stanley Brown, Chief Scientific Officer Stan is Photopharmica’s Chief Scientific Officer with responsibility for scientific R&D and the clinical development of the Company’s lead products. Stan is a recognised international authority in PDT who has published very widely on the subject. Stan has also been the University of Leeds Chair of Biochemistry and Director of the University’s Centre of Photobiology and Photodynamic Therapy. He was Pro-Vice Chancellor of the University of Leeds 1993-96, President of the European Society for Photobiology 1999-2001 and a non-executive director of Yorkshire Regional Health Authority. Dr. Nicola Broughton, Commercial Director Nicola is the Commercial Director at Photopharmica and has over 10 years’ experience in the pharmaceutical industry. She has a range of responsibilities including commercial contract negotiations, intellectual property management, due diligence, deal negotiation and licensing. Nicola has an MBA supported by the Sainsbury Management Fellowship Scheme, a PhD in molecular biology conducted at the renowned Imperial Cancer Research Fund (now CR-UK), postdoctoral work with Anthony Pawson, OC, OOnt, CH, FRS, FRSC, distinguished winner of the Kyoto Prize (Japan’s "Nobel" Prize) and is currently studying for a Diploma in Law. Professor John Griffiths, Director of Chemistry John is the Director of Chemistry at Photopharmica and oversees the synthesis and chemical characterisation of the Company’s new drugs. He was Professor of Functional Dye Chemistry at the University of Leeds and has considerable experience in organic photochemistry and dye chemistry, having published 2 books and more than 150 research papers. Lucy Sharpson, The Office Manager Lucy Sharpson, coordinates, develops and delivers the range of support services utilised within the office. As the Company's Health and Safety Officer she is also responsible for compliance with Health and Safety Regulations and ensures a safe working environment for all employees. Lucy has extensive office management experience and previously held positions at other companies as a PA and Team Support Officer. Dr. Clare Conway, Senior Programme Manager Clare is the Senior Programme Manager at Photopharmica and responsible for the management of pre-clinical and clinical development programmes. Clare has a BSc in Biomedical Sciences and graduated with First Class Honours. She also has a PhD in anti-cancer photodynamic therapy which was undertaken in the Centre of Photobiology and Photodynamic Therapy at the University of Leeds prior to her move into industry 4 years ago. ^ top |
