Samantha Macro

Examiner
DISC Type : cs

CFO at Broken String Biosciences

Greater Cambridge Area, United Kingdom

Overview

Samantha Macro is an experienced fractional CFO specializing in the biotech and life sciences industry. Holding a PhD from Loughborough University and an FCA certification, she guides companies like Broken String Biosciences and StemSight through strategic planning, fundraising, M&A, and IPO readiness, acting as a trusted business partner.


Samantha published her doctoral research on how transnational organizations can evolve their ability to effectively innovate.

Personality Overview

Tough To Convince

Process Oriented

Unexpressive

They tend to be clear about their needs and limitations and are unlikely to promise too much.  Being observant comes to them naturally. They are heavily focused on quality and prefer doing things the right way, even if it takes time.

Topics They Care About

Biotech Fundraising
As a fractional CFO for multiple biotech firms, her expertise is central to securing capital for growth and research.
Corporate Innovation
Her PhD thesis and first publication focused on "The evolution of the ability to effectively innovate in a transnational organization".
Life Science M&A
Mergers and acquisitions are a core stated skill, highly relevant to her strategic financial roles within the life sciences sector.

Media Appearances

Broken String Biosciences Announces New Leadership to Drive Commercialization of INDUCE‑seq Platform for Gene Editing On‑ and Off‑target Characterization. Featured in Business Wire

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Work History

12-2025
CFO at Broken String Biosciences
11-2025
CFO at Centauri Therapeutics Limited
6-2025
Portfolio CFO at Archangel Accounting Limited
3-2025
Director at CFOLOGY LTD
3-2025
CFO at StemSight - Vision Unlimited

Education

2013 - 2020
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) from Loughborough University
2011 - 2011
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) from Aarhus University

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Insights For Selling To Samantha

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • First of all, focus on building their confidence by sharing examples, case studies etc.
  • 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

DONT's

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

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Samantha is

  • For them, low risk and acceptance by others are very important, followed by proof of ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Samantha

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

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Samantha move?

  • They do not like to take decisions in a hurry, so they could be slow in making their mind up.
  • Can Samantha take some risk or not?

  • They are low on risk-appetite and prefer to make informed decisions.

You And Samantha

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