Francesca Sadler

Francesca Sadler is a seasoned professional in business development and commercial leadership within the life sciences sector, currently serving as Chief Commercial Officer at Medicines Discovery Catapult since January 2025. Francesca has held key leadership roles, including Chief Commercial Officer at Charnwood Discovery and Senior Vice President of Commercial at Eurofins Discovery, where responsibilities included overseeing strategic business initiatives. Francesca's career spans multiple organizations, with significant positions at Cyprotex, Aptuit, and BioFocus. Educational credentials include an MBA from Alliance Manchester Business School and a PhD in Microbiology and Molecular Biology, with an early foundation in Applied Biological Sciences from The Manchester Metropolitan University.