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Jonathan Perkins

Questioner · DISC type c
Chief Technologist - Diagnostics at CPI
📍 United Kingdom

Jonathan is the Chief Technologist for Diagnostics at CPI, leading the development of next-generation diagnostic technologies. Holding a PhD from the University of Birmingham and an M. Biochem from Oxford, his expertise spans molecular diagnostics, assay validation, and product development. Colleagues consistently describe him as a leader with exceptional technical expertise.

He is an active participant in the UKs life sciences community, frequently attending networking events like CONEXEN to foster collaboration among industry leaders. He also lends his strategic expertise by serving on advisory boards for organizations such as Bionow and the Medicines Discovery Catapult.

He founded his own IVD consultancy, VALIFY Dx, to help companies navigate the entire product development lifecycle.

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Experience
21 Years
Current Role
Chief Technologist - Diagnostics
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
United Kingdom
Personality Overview

How Jonathan shows up

Price-Sensitive
Cautious & Analytical
Systematic

They generally do not appreciate an overfriendly approach and prefer to stay to-the-point. While they don't hesitate to ask questions, they are generally risk-averse and tend to be late adopters. They prefer to analyze every situation thoroughly.


Priorities

Topics Jonathan cares about

Next-Gen Diagnostics
He leads the Next Generation Diagnostics programme at CPI, aiming to shape and deliver diagnostic technologies that are robust, scalable, and clinically meaningful.
IVD Product Development
As the founder of VALIFY Dx, he has direct experience guiding companies through the entire IVD and medical device product development and validation lifecycle.
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Career

Work history

1-2026
Chief Technologist - Diagnostics
CPI
9-2025
Managing Director
VALIFY Dx
4-2025 - 7-2025
Scientific Advisor - Scientific Projects Advisory Group
Medicines Discovery Catapult
11-2024 - 3-2025
Medical Strategist
Real Chemistry
7-2023 - 11-2024
Honorary Senior Lecturer
The University of Manchester
In the press

Media appearances

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Education
1999 - 2003
PhD
University of Birmingham
1995 - 1999
M.Biochem
University of Oxford
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

c

Calculativeness (C)

Calculativeness (C) reflects the degree to which a person is likely to be cautious, systematic and analytical. Those scoring high tend to emphasise quality and accuracy.

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