William Byrne, Ph.D.
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William Byrne, Ph.D.
Senior Associate
William is based in Ireland and previously, was head of Biotechnology at NEOM, a greenfield city under construction in Saudi Arabia. During his time at NEOM, William determined the scientific focus areas and advanced the core enablers (regulations, infrastructure, funding and talent) necessary to stand up the biotech industry. He also defined NEOM’s offering in the multi-omics space.
Prior to joining NEOM, William worked in strategy consulting in the Middle East and Europe, where he advised a broad range of clients in the healthcare and life sciences industries. For these clients, he delivered investment, research, go-to-market and product launch strategies. William also worked at a biotech start-up seeking to commercialize bacterial gene therapy.
William earned a PhD in Cancer Immunology and a Bachelor of Pharmacy from University College Cork, Ireland. He also holds a Master of Business Administration from INSEAD, France.
Prior to joining NEOM, William worked in strategy consulting in the Middle East and Europe, where he advised a broad range of clients in the healthcare and life sciences industries. For these clients, he delivered investment, research, go-to-market and product launch strategies. William also worked at a biotech start-up seeking to commercialize bacterial gene therapy.
William earned a PhD in Cancer Immunology and a Bachelor of Pharmacy from University College Cork, Ireland. He also holds a Master of Business Administration from INSEAD, France.
