"Placing People First" is a Next Phase podcast celebrating innovations in life sciences. In this episode, Steve Twinley is joined by Kasia Averall, Head of Cluster Development at Cell & Gene Therapy Catapult. Watch the whole video at www.nextphaserecruitment.com/podcast. The purpose of this episode is to explore the current state of the Advanced Therapy sector in the UK, and the role that Cell & Gene Therapy Catapult play in facilitating the growth of pioneering businesses who are developing innovative therapies that may not have any logistical precedent. We found it fascinating hearing Kasia describe how her varied career has evolved, starting as a Microbiologist, learning about patient-named products, moving into Rare Diseases, transitioning into Regulatory Affairs and Quality, and 2 years ago becoming Head of Cluster Development, a brand-new role to bring together all different elements of what Cell & Gene Therapy do. This episode is not to be missed if you have an interest in the ongoing development of the Advanced Therapy sector, whether from the perspective of Quality, GMP Manufacturing, Clinical Trials, or different stages of scientific and process development. For further details about this or future podcast opportunities, please contact Steve Twinley at steve.twinley@nextphaserecruitment.com or on +44 (0)1403 216216, or visit www.nextphaserecruitment.com.

"Placing People First" is a Next Phase podcast celebrating innovations in life sciences. In this episode, Steve Twinley is joined by Alka Stansfield, Quality Systems Specialist at Virocell Biologics. The theme of this episode is Career Plans – something that every single person can relate to. We make our career choices because of a whole range of factors, both personal and professional. We found it fascinating hearing Alka describe her varied career, which includes the last 15 years in cutting-edge Cell & Gene Therapy and Biologics organisations, building on her earlier experiences as a Biomedical Scientist in the NHS and being a Lab Manager at Great Ormond Street Hospital, Alka knows very well what it means to have a ‘career plan’….and understanding that it is ok for this plan to change. This episode is not to be missed if you have an interest in the ongoing development of the Biotech, MedTech, Drug Discovery and Advanced Therapy sectors, and the exciting career opportunities that these sectors provide! For further details about this or future podcast opportunities, please contact Steve Twinley at steve.twinley@nextphaserecruitment.com or on +44 (0)1403 216216, or visit www.nextphaserecruitment.com.

"Placing People First" is a Next Phase podcast celebrating innovations in life sciences. In this episode, Steve Twinley is joined by Ayokunmi Ajetunmobi (AJ), Venture Development Director at Pioneer Group. Watch the whole episode at www.nextphaserecruitment.com/podcast. The theme of this episode is how start-up and spin-out life science organisations can establish themselves and grow, through building collaborative partnerships and having clear objectives. AJ describes how The Pioneer Group provide a variety of services to help turn innovative scientific ideas into viable, scalable businesses. AJ also talks about the different aspects that start-up businesses need to consider when getting started, to ensure that they are prepared for being scrutinised and challenged by potential investors and regulatory authorities. The Pioneer Group deliver high-quality laboratory and office space to rent, investment, accelerator programmes, scale-up training, and connections to esteemed figures from the world of science and technology. With a presence at 12 different life science parks across the UK & Ireland, and partnering with over 300 individual organisations, they play a major role in facilitating the development of pioneering scientific ideas at the centre of the UK's life science innovation. This episode is not to be missed if you have an interest in the ongoing development of the Biotech, MedTech, Drug Discovery and Advanced Therapy sectors! For further details about this or future podcast opportunities, please contact Steve Twinley at steve.twinley@nextphaserecruitment.com or on +44 (0)1403 216216, or visit www.nextphaserecruitment.com.