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Oliver Ball

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Director, Business Development at Dark Horse Consulting Group Inc.
📍 United Kingdom

Oliver Ball is the Director of Business Development at Dark Horse Consulting Group, specializing in the cell and gene therapy sector. His expertise spans CMC, manufacturing, and regulatory strategy, built upon a distinctive Masters degree from Kings College London. He has a strong background in both consulting and CDMO business development.

Outside of his primary role, Oliver is an avid endurance cyclist, having competed in the Trans Pyrenees race, a 1,900-kilometer event. He has also demonstrated a keen interest in bio-entrepreneurship, winning awards in startup competitions and serving as a guest editor for an industry investment report, blending his professional and personal passions.

He has authored and co-authored several papers on cell and gene therapy manufacturing, automation, and investment, published in industry journals like Cytotherapy.

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Experience
7 Years
Current Role
Director, Business Development
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
United Kingdom
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Cell & Gene Therapy
His career is dedicated to this sector, focusing on consulting for development, manufacturing, and due diligence for investors.
Biotech Investment
He performs due diligence for VCs and was the guest editor for the "Advanced Therapies Investment Report 2017" to educate new investors.
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Career

Work history

3-2024
Director, Business Development
Dark Horse Consulting Group Inc.
7-2021 - 3-2024
Senior Manager, Business Development
Dark Horse Consulting Group Inc.
11-2020 - 7-2021
Business Development Manager
Dark Horse Consulting Group Inc.
9-2019 - 11-2020
Business Development Manager
Stemmatters
4-2017 - 5-2017
Guest Editor
Phacilitate
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Education
2015 - 2016
Master’s Degree (Distinction)
King's College London
2011 - 2015
Bachelor’s Degree (First Class Hons)
University of Kent
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