With almost 25 years of experience in the biotech sector, including 19 years as a research academic and over four years working as the chief scientist at Vow, a cultured meat company based in Sydney, NSW, I now stand as a trusted advisor and consultant, specializing in the area of biomanufacturing.
By bridging science and business, my expertise uniquely positions me to support founders and leaders from early- and growth-stage startup through to SME. My mission is to partner with visionary founders and executive teams, leveraging a team-first approach to transform groundbreaking ideas into tangible products that redefine markets.
Where science and business collide
“James’s experience and knowledge in cell culture have provided tremendous insight, helping us to focus on the most relevant aspects of product development and avoiding bad decisions. He has a broad knowledge base, not just in the technical aspect of the industry but also in product development and market need.”
Expertise
Deep Technical Expertise
Four years as Chief Scientist at one of the worlds leading cultured meat companies (Vow).
A PhD in physiology and over 20yrs experience in cell biology, metabolism, and regenerative medicine.
Author on >50 research articles
Internationally recognized speaker
Inventor on several patents
Experienced Fundraiser
Helped secure >USD$55M in private equity
Successfully raised >USD$3M in non-dilutive (grant) funding
Previous holder of several prestigious Australian fellowships
Team Building & Mentoring
Oversaw hiring of 25+ scientists for Vow
Established a successful “junior research scientist” intern program
Supervisor and mentor to over 20 PhD, Masters and undergraduate students
Previous mentor at “Startmate”, Australia’s leading accelerator program
Partnership Management
Successful development and execution of commercially driven partnership strategies
Strong history of negotiation with academic, governmental and industrial partners for mutual benefit