Joanne Kelly

Joanne Kelley has a long and extensive experience of global commercial and general management in the pharmaceutical industry and has led a range of transactions including M&A, technology licensing and collaboration arrangements. Previously in her role as Vice President of Business Development, Head of Transactions at AstraZeneca, Jo was responsible for a number of transformational deals and has received a number of awards recognising her deal making achievements. As well as her position as Chair of BDD, Jo is a non- executive Director for The University of Manchester Innovation Factory, a Director of Alderley Park Ventures and a Business Development consultant for UK lifescience companies.