Nick Occleston
Drug Discovery Director
General Science
TCD PHARMA
Spain
Biography
Dr. Occleston has more than 22 years of research experience in the academic, biotech and pharmaceutical sectors. He has held a range of positions at University College London, Pfizer and Renovo (all UK) and is leading the Drug Discovery activities at TCD. Prior to joining TCD, Dr. Occleston filled the position of Senior Vice President of Discovery at Renovo, successfully building and leading a team of more than 30 scientists in a wide range of activities ranging from early target identification and validation through to the transition of approaches into early clinical studies, scientifically supporting approaches through the later phases of development and the identification and evaluation of new opportunities. Dr. Occleston has experience in supporting and helping drive the transitions of a small early spinout Company (Renovo; around 10 employees) through to IPO supporting structural growth to around 200 employees. He holds a BSc (Hons) from the University of Central Lancashire, UK, a M.Phil from the Manchester Metropolitan University and a PhD from the University of London (University College London), UK. He has over 35 scientific publications, is the co-inventor on over 25 patents and has presented widely at international Scientific Conferences.
Research Interest
General Science
