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Simon Bennett

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Managing Director at Simon Bennett Associates Ltd
📍 Greater Oxford Area, United Kingdom

Simon is a life sciences executive with over 35 years of experience in senior management, specializing in business development, licensing, and strategic partnerships. Holding a DPhil from the University of Oxford, he has a proven track record of executing over 80 commercial deals and fostering growth in the biotech and pharma sectors.

Outside of his corporate roles, Simon dedicates his time to philanthropy as a Trustee for SpecialEffect, a technology-based charity. People who have worked with him often describe him as a fantastic communicator, a creative thinker, and an inspiration, noting his voluntary contributions to causes he believes in.

He has an established global network across the pharma, biotech, medtech, and investor communities.

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Experience
21 Years
Current Role
Managing Director
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Greater Oxford Area, United Kingdom
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Biotech Commercialization
He has a long history of success in business development and licensing, having closed over 80 commercial deals in the life sciences sector.
Startup Mentorship
Acts as a registered Growth Coach, providing tailored expert advice to help ambitious businesses achieve rapid and sustainable growth.
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Career

Work history

7-2010
Managing Director
Simon Bennett Associates Ltd
9-2008
Trustee
SpecialEffect
8-2006 - 6-2010
Vice President, Business Development
Glide Pharma
Business Development Director
MedPharm Ltd
10-2003 - 5-2005
Business Development Director
Solexa
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Education
1987 - 1990
DPhil
University of Oxford
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