Helena Ahlfors

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Head of Data at FITFILE

London, England, United Kingdom

Overview

Helena Ahlfors is a data and bioinformatics leader dedicated to improving patient lives through innovative data solutions. As Head of Data at FITFILE, she leverages her expertise in genomics and data strategies. She holds a PhD from the University of Turku and a postgraduate diploma in leadership.

Helena is passionate about connecting with peers and discussing pressing topics in healthcare, frequently attending industry events like the Festival of Genomics to network with collaborators and friends.

Her academic research includes work on how specific RNA-binding proteins enforce critical checkpoints for T-cell development in the immune system.

Personality Overview

Precise But Practical

Thorough Evaluator

Fast But Analytical

They respond better to strong and respectful interactions.  They are not always relationship oriented. More than the product, they care about the impact of the product.

Topics They Care About

Health Data Innovation
Her career focus is on converting genomic, clinical, and health data into rich, safe resources for healthcare innovation.
Genomics Research
Her roles at NIHR BioResource and Illumina centered on managing and utilizing genomics data for research and development.
Data & IT Strategy
As part of senior management, she is responsible for the overall strategy and planning for data, IT, and information security departments.

Media Appearances

Helena has no verified media appearances

Work History

8-2025
Head of Data at FITFILE
11-2023 - 8-2025
Head of Research Data & Technology at NIHR BioResource
9-2020 - 11-2023
Sr Manager, Bioinformatics at Illumina
3-2020 - 9-2020
Associate Director, Data Science at Autolus Ltd.
6-2019 - 3-2020
Senior Data Scientist at Autolus Ltd.

Education

2002 - 2010
PhD from Turun yliopisto - University of Turku
2017 - 2019
Postgraduate diploma of leadership and management in heathcare science from The University of Manchester

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Insights For Selling To Helena

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Hold your ground without indulging in one-upmanship
  • Objectively showcase the impact that your product creates
  • Use phrases like ‘it’s your decision’, ‘strategic impact’ etc.

DONT's

  • Don’t focus on process and rules, give the impression of being a ‘gets it done’ person
  • Don't try too hard to forge relationships with them
  • Don’t be in a rush to invite them for a social meet and greet

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Helena is

  • Conviction around the impact matters the most to them, followed by a sense of achievement and ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Helena

  • If they are not convinced, they will say no without any hesitation.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Helena move?

  • They can reach decisions fairly quickly if they are convinced.
  • Can Helena take some risk or not?

  • They don’t mind risks but can be quite binary about them.

You And Helena

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