Ry Leahy

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DISC Type : dc

Looking for fractional roles in cell & gene therapy at Freelance

Oxford, England, United Kingdom

Overview

Ry Leahy is a science communication consultant specializing in cell and gene therapy, drawing on his experience from Phacilitate and Oxford Global Conferences. A University of Oxford graduate, he founded Science Communication Foundry to help biotech companies with strategic positioning and clear communication in the advanced therapies space.

As a passionate advocate for rare diseases, Ry draws from his personal experience with Eosinophilic Esophagitis. He works to ensure patient voices are integrated into scientific conversations, aiming to bridge the gap between industry innovation and the realities faced by patients worldwide.

Unique fact: Rys professional work in science communication is directly informed by his personal journey as a rare disease patient.

Personality Overview

Hard To Convince

Demanding

Upfront

They don’t always try to control the conversation but neither do they like yielding it fully.  They focus on objectivity in a pitch and pay little attention to bells and whistles. They care equally about the product and its potential impact.

Topics They Care About

Cell & Gene Therapy
His entire professional focus is on this sector, where he consults for biotech companies and helps shape industry conversations.
Science Communication
He founded his own consultancy to help organizations communicate complex scientific concepts clearly, responsibly, and strategically.
Rare Disease Advocacy
As a patient with Eosinophilic Esophagitis, he is a vocal advocate for the 300 million people worldwide living with a rare disease.

Media Appearances

Ry has no verified media appearances

Work History

1-2026
Looking for fractional roles in cell & gene therapy at Freelance
4-2025 - 12-2025
Vice President of Research (Head of Strategic Partnerships) at Phacilitate
7-2021 - 4-2025
Vice President of Research (Head of Content) at Phacilitate
1-2020 - 6-2021
Associate Senior Producer & Digital Media Coordinator at Oxford Global Conferences
1-2019 - 1-2020
Conference Producer at Oxford Global Conferences

Education

2017 - 1-2026
Academic Visitor from University of Oxford
2015 - 2017
Master of Science - MSc from University of Oxford

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Insights For Selling To Ry

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Stress on the business value that your product offers
  • Tell them that you are there to help them create visible impact within their organization
  • Make sure that they have the necessary authority, they could present false stature sometimes

DONT's

  • Refrain from asking too many questions
  • Avoid long winding pitches, stay objective
  • Don't try too hard to get friendly, let it happen with time

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Ry is

  • Conviction in the product matters to them, followed by proof points and strong testimonials.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Ry

  • They may not be very forthcoming, but they will say no if needed.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Ry move?

  • Their decision making speed is somewhere in the middle.
  • Can Ry take some risk or not?

  • They can take risks but after weighing up the pros and cons.

You And Ry

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