Ben Rigby

Energizer
DISC Type : I

Vice President Business Operations & Company Director at Beacon Therapeutics

Welwyn, England, United Kingdom

Overview

Ben Rigby is a biotech executive with over 20 years of experience at GSK, where he transitioned to lead operations in the gene therapy sector. As VP of Business Operations at Beacon Therapeutics, he has been instrumental in company acquisitions, integration, and fundraising. He holds a Masters in Medicinal Chemistry.

Ben is motivated by translating science into clinical data to improve patient outcomes, particularly for those with devastating blinding conditions. He also shows a keen interest in youth innovation, finding inspiration in the competence and creativity of young teams.

Unique fact: Ben co-led the setup of a new functional genomics department at GSK in partnership with Boston Consulting Group.

Personality Overview

Relationship Oriented

Enthusiastic

Full Of Energy

Unlike C or D types, they are vocal with their opinions but not so much with their questions.  They are friendly, approachable and love to make new connections. They are really good at seeing what the long-term impacts of their decisions could be.

Topics They Care About

Gene Therapy
His current company, Beacon Therapeutics, focuses on gene therapies for retinal diseases, a mission he is passionate about advancing.
Biotech Fundraising
He was integral to his company's recent Series B fundraising and has experience in financial activities including company acquisition and asset divestment.
Pharmaceutical Operations
Has extensive experience leading business operations, from small molecule development at GSK to heading business operations for a gene therapy biotech.

Media Appearances

Ben has no verified media appearances

Work History

6-2023
Vice President Business Operations & Company Director at Beacon Therapeutics
12-2022 - 6-2023
Vice President Operations at AGTC
8-2022 - 12-2022
Consultant at Syncona Limited
10-2018 - 5-2022
Senior Operations Director for Functional Genomics at GSK
6-2017 - 9-2018
Operations Director - Small Molecule and Biopharm Discovery at GSK

Education

1994 - 1998
Master's degree from The University of Manchester

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Insights For Selling To Ben

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Invite them for a lunch or a drink/coffee
  • Speak enthusiastically with energy, maintain a clear and confident tone
  • Do some small talk, ask them how things are going on their side

DONT's

  • Don’t be excessively objective, be a storyteller
  • Avoid cutting into their flow
  • Don’t be too formal, focus on building comfort and trust

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Ben is

  • Relationship and rapport can play an important role, sometimes more than the other factors.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Ben

  • They will probably never say no directly, you have to make that decision yourself.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Ben move?

  • They are not the quickest decision makers, their friendly attitude could be misleading.
  • Can Ben take some risk or not?

  • They can accept limited risks, ones that they think will not impact them personally.

You And Ben

Personality Compatibility


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