Lily is a Senior Commercialisation Manager within Ploughshare’s Health and Wellbeing team, driven by a passion for transforming early-stage research into real-world impact. With a strong academic background in Medicinal Chemistry and Chemical Biology, she blends scientific insight with commercial expertise to unlock the potential of innovative technologies.
Before joining Ploughshare, Lily managed the Research Tools portfolio at Cambridge Enterprise, where she significantly grew the business – doubling annual licensing revenues by cultivating new partnerships and diversifying licensing approaches. With over 600 licensing deals and consultancy contracts completed, she brings extensive experience in licensing strategy, commercialisation, and venture creation.
Lily enjoys collaborating with leading researchers and industry partners across sectors to ensure pioneering innovations reach the market to deliver lasting societal benefits. Outside of work, she balances a competitive spirit in sports, rock climbing and high-intensity training with a creative passion for painting and drawing.
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