Helen Parris

I am a scientist and a seasoned executive with 25 years of experience in commercial and government affairs roles within the life sciences sector, spanning large pharmaceutical companies and biotech startups. As a consultant, I excel at transforming scientific innovation into commercial success, launching groundbreaking products, scaling startup operations, and shaping health policy through high-level stakeholder engagement. Key achievements include leading a $10 billion first-year product launch, establishing a U.S. startup’s Northern Europe affiliate from the ground up, pioneering a policy strategy that influenced WHO targets, and co-leading an emergency funding round for an AIM-listed company. My expertise extends across Europe and the Middle East.

Who I work for;

Founders: Translating science into commercial value by crafting compelling narratives, investor-ready pitches and robust go-to-market strategies.

StartUp/Scale Up Companies: Developing and executing commercial strategies, scaling/stabilising operations and strengthening stakeholder networks.

VCs: Evaluating investments and mitigating risks through due diligence, strategic support, and crisis management.