Newcells Biotech (“Newcells”), a number one drug discovery associate specializing in growing in vitro fashions and bespoke assay companies to enhance the prediction of in vivo human outcomes, at this time introduced the appointment of Emile Shaffu as Director of Gross sales. With over 20 years of worldwide gross sales and administration expertise within the life sciences, his appointment is a part of the Firm’s business technique to strengthen its place throughout key world markets and enhance buyer help.
Emile joins Newcells following a collection of latest appointments to the manager and US business groups, forming a part of the Firm’s technique for additional enlargement and technological innovation1. In his new position, Emile will lead the worldwide gross sales technique, constructing on the group’s fast progress and business success previously 12 months. His appointment will present additional help for Newcells’ world community, demonstrating an ongoing dedication to customer support and assembly growing market demand for brand spanking new method strategies (NAMs) in drug discovery.
Emile brings a wealth of economic and technical experience spanning molecular biology and cutting-edge genomic applied sciences, with a confirmed track-record in growing profitable gross sales methods and driving the adoption of modern scientific options. Most just lately as UK Regional Enterprise Supervisor at Californian-based Bionano Genomics, he spearheaded the profitable introduction of the Firm’s novel optical genome mapping method to the UK market, working intently to make use of the expertise throughout {industry}, the NHS, and academia.
Throughout his five-year tenure at Horizon Discovery (now Revvity), Emile held numerous positions accountable for increasing and fortifying buyer networks for its portfolio of drug discovery CRISPR/RNAi merchandise and screening companies within the UK, Europe, and the US. He additionally gained expertise throughout the Nordic market by means of his position at epigenetics firm, Diagenode. Emile holds a Grasp’s diploma in Enterprise Research from Aston College and a BSc in Biomedical Sciences from Sheffield Hallam College.
Emile Shaffu, Director of Gross sales, Newcells Biotech, mentioned: “All through my profession, I’ve centered on alternatives in areas of excessive innovation. Newcells places this on the forefront of its capabilities; combining distinctive experience with cutting-edge expertise to supply focused resolution to researchers’ advanced issues. I’m keen to hitch the Firm, collaborate with the group, and apply my experience to boost entry to those industry-leading in vitro fashions – on this approach, we are able to take the guesswork out of drug improvement and speed up medical translation throughout extra programmes globally.”
Dr Mike Nicholds, CEO and Co-Founder, Newcells Biotech, commented: “Emile’s profitable observe file and confirmed management within the life sciences sector will play a pivotal position as we broaden our world footprint and ship on our mission to enhance the interpretation from preclinical research to first-in-human trials.” He added: “This announcement builds on the latest appointment of Anthony Kayas and Catherine Ulich to our US group and is integral to our progress technique and drive to service our prospects.”
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