Session: Navigating from discovery to preclinical candidate and beyond

By Pharmaron & Pivot Park

Filipa Antunes | Sr Director Business Development | Pharmaron

Filipa Antunes is the Senior Director of Business Development at Pharmaron UK. Since joining in 2018, she has been dedicated to building a multidisciplinary commercial team in Europe, helping address the evolving needs of the biotech sector and enhancing Pharmaron’s support for its clients.

Her career spans various roles, including scientist, research leader, and business development professional, across biotech and CRO organizations. With a focus on fostering collaboration and innovation, Filipa brings expertise in drug discovery and strategic partnerships. She holds a PhD and an executive MBA from the University of Nottingham.

About Pharmaron

Pharmaron is a premier service provider for the life sciences industry. Founded in 2004, Pharmaron has invested in its people and facilities and established a broad spectrum of research, development, and manufacturing service capabilities throughout the entire drug discovery, preclinical, and clinical development process across multiple therapeutic modalities, including small molecules, biologics, and CGT products.

With over 21,000 employees and operations in China, the U.S., and the U.K., Pharmaron has an excellent track record in delivering R&D solutions to its partners in North America, Europe, Japan, and China.