Luke Harrison

Examiner
DISC Type : cs

Director of Finance at Isomorphic Labs

London, England, United Kingdom

Overview

Luke is a commercially-focused Finance Director at Isomorphic Laboratories with a unique background as a former scientist. He holds a PhD in pharmacology from Newcastle University and is also a Big Four-trained chartered accountant, combining deep scientific understanding with strategic financial expertise in the biotech sector.

Outside of his professional life, Luke is a passionate and dedicated cyclist. In 2023, he completed a 460km charity bike ride from London to Paris to raise funds for a mental health and suicide prevention foundation. He also organizes bike rides for fellow biotech professionals.

Unique fact: Luke transitioned from a research scientist with a doctorate to a chartered accountant, blending scientific R&D insights with financial strategy.

Personality Overview

Process Oriented

Unexpressive

Overcautious

Being observant comes to them naturally.  They are heavily focused on quality and prefer doing things the right way, even if it takes time. The only way to convince them is by showing them examples and ample proof.

Topics They Care About

Biotech Finance
He is the Finance Director at AI-biotech firm Isomorphic Labs and has held senior finance roles at companies like Healx, Perspectum, and GSK.
Drug Discovery
His background includes a PhD in pharmacology and a scientific publication on cancer cells, aligning with his current work at an AI-first drug discovery company.
Endurance Cycling
He organizes rides for the biotech community and completed a 460km London to Paris charity ride, demonstrating a serious commitment to the sport.

Media Appearances

Luke has no verified media appearances

Work History

12-2023
Director of Finance at Isomorphic Labs
3-2023 - 12-2023
Finance Director at Healx
8-2022 - 3-2023
Director of Strategic Finance at Healx
7-2021 - 8-2022
Head of FP&A at Perspectum Ltd
5-2018 - 7-2021
Finance Business Partner at GSK

Education

2011 - 2014
ACA from ICAEW
2004 - 2008
PhD from Newcastle University

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Exp : 12 Location : London, England, United Kingdom Job Level : Mid-senior Designation : Director of Finance at Isomorphic Labs
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Insights For Selling To Luke

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Spend time addressing concerns around risk and change, they will have them even if they don't express them
  • Ask them which other stakeholders would be important for this purchase decision
  • Expect them to be vague in response to your questions, ask firmly and pointedly

DONT's

  • Avoid getting into storytelling mode, especially when they ask specific questions
  • Don't rely on relationship building even if they act pleasantly
  • Don't be very accepting if that is your natural style, stay firm

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Luke is

  • Proof of usage by others in the industry, case studies showing ROI are likely to work the best with them.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Luke

  • Often, they don't say no, or keep going about it in circles.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Luke move?

  • They are some of the slowest movers and take their time reaching decisions.
  • Can Luke take some risk or not?

  • They have very low acceptance of risk even if they do not say it directly.

You And Luke

Personality Compatibility


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