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Ben Sidders

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Chief Scientific Officer at Biorelate Ltd.
📍 Greater Cambridge Area, United Kingdom

Ben Sidders serves as the Chief Scientific Officer at Biorelate, drawing on two decades of experience leading data science teams at AstraZeneca and Pfizer. With a PhD from the University of London, he focuses on applying novel data science methods to drug discovery in oncology, neuroscience, and infectious diseases.

Beyond his professional work, Ben has a keen interest in the practical applications of AI. He developed and released an iPhone app, "Find Identifier, " which uses AI to help metal detectorists identify their discoveries. This project was inspired by a personal trip he took with his father.

Interesting fact: Ben built and released his iPhone app in just a few days without writing a single line of code, using AI-powered tools.

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Experience
18 Years
Current Role
Chief Scientific Officer
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Greater Cambridge Area, United Kingdom
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AI in Pharma R&D
Advocates for moving beyond AI hype to measure ROI and create tangible value, and writes and speaks about integrating AI to transform drug discovery outcomes.
Causal AI
Emphasizes that for AI to revolutionize drug discovery, it must incorporate causality, a key focus of Biorelate's technology platform, to ensure technical and regulatory success.
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Career

Work history

9-2024
Chief Scientific Officer
Biorelate Ltd.
7-2022 - 9-2024
Executive Director
AstraZeneca
7-2021 - 7-2022
Senior Director, Head of Oncology Bioinformatics
AstraZeneca
6-2020 - 7-2021
Director, Head of Oncology Bioinformatics
AstraZeneca
4-2018 - 6-2020
Associate Director, Oncology Bioinformatics
AstraZeneca
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Education
2004 - 2008
PhD
University of London
2000 - 2004
BSc
University of Surrey
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