# Prof Jackie Hunter

Fellow, Academy of Medical Sciences

Jackie is a leading figure in pharmaceutical research and development and life sciences innovation, with extensive experience across industry, academia and government.

She held senior leadership roles at GlaxoSmithKline, where she led global R&D programmes and was responsible for advancing drug discovery in areas including neurological disease.

She later served as chief executive of the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC), where she worked closely with government, academia and industry to strengthen the UK life sciences research base and drive innovation.

Jackie has played a pivotal role in shaping collaborative approaches to drug development, including championing open innovation and helping to establish the Stevenage Bioscience Catalyst, a major UK hub for biotech innovation.

She has also held leadership roles across the biotech sector, including at BenevolentAI, and brings deep expertise in the application of artificial intelligence to drug discovery.

Jackie currently serves as chair of Stevenage Bioscience Catalyst and holds a number of board and advisory roles across the UK and internationally.


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