Meet our team
In order to accelerate oncology innovation and asset commercialisation we have built a team of experts who have not only successfully achieved this in their careers to date but who are committed to contributing their experience and expertise to continued innovation and success in oncology drug development both now and in the future
The cross-functional team at Cumulus are individually and collectively exceptional scientists and entrepreneurs in the oncology area, many with successful drug development programmes to their name. This blend of scientific acumen, commercial understanding coupled with proven operational ability blends powerfully with the shared purpose of the team; to innovate in oncology drug discovery and development to ensure that only the most promising scientific discoveries are translated into new therapeutic options for cancer patients.
Board of Directors
Dr Russell Greig
Chairman
Extensive biotech & VC investment experience
Dr Clare Wareing
Founder & CEO
Senior Executive and entrepreneur with the vision, drive and experience of successful oncology drug development and company exits to lead the company forward. Company builder.
Dr Sally Waterman
NED
Entrepreneur and biotech industry veteran with extensive drug development, commercialisation and board experience. Company builder.
Dr Diane Seimetz
NED
Entrepreneur and expert in the development and commercialisation of biologics. Company builder.
Dr Andrew McNeill PhD
Investor Director
Serial entrepreneur and investor in the technology and life sciences sector. Expertise in company spin-outs, deal structure, investment and exit strategies. Company builder.
Dr Nicola Broughton
Chief Business Officer
A highly accomplished entrepreneur and investor in the life sciences sector with a deep expertise in due diligence, intellectual property (IP) matters, licensing activities, fund raising and deal negotiation, with extensive experience of university spinouts.
Mr Keith Murdoch
Chief Financial Officer (Director)
Entrepreneur and investment strategist. Expertise in deal negotiation and M&A activities as well as investor relations, financial modelling and business management.
Clare Doris
Chief Operating Officer
A life sciences entrepreneur with a successful career in building and managing companies in the sector. Clare plays a key role in Cumulus’ ambitious growth plans.
Cumulus Core Team
Dr Clare Wareing
Founder & CEO
Senior Executive and entrepreneur with the vision, drive and experience of successful oncology drug development and company exits to lead the company forward. Company builder.
Clare Doris
Chief Operating Officer
A life sciences entrepreneur with a successful career in building and managing companies in the sector. Clare plays a key role in Cumulus’ ambitious growth plans.
Dr Nicola Broughton
Chief Business Officer
A highly accomplished entrepreneur and investor in the life sciences sector with a deep expertise in due diligence, intellectual property (IP) matters, licensing activities, fund raising and deal negotiation, with extensive experience of university spinouts.
Dr Ian Waddell
Chief Scientific Officer
Oncology focussed biochemist with more than 25 years’ experience and a proven track record of drug discovery in a variety of settings including large pharma, academic and CRO. Has interests in target identification / validation and synthetic lethal and epigenetics.
Scott Doak
Group Finance Director
Entrepreneurial financial strategist with extensive experience of financial modelling and business management, deal negotiation and investor relations.
Dr Nikki March
Senior Director of Scientific Affairs
Highly skilled scientist, with over 20 years’ experience in the oncology area, spanning molecular signalling, signal transduction pathways and applications in drug discovery.
Manuelle Debunne PhD
Director of Scientific Affairs
Entrepreneurial scientist with proven ability to manage academic and industry programs to translate oncology assets towards clinical development.
Daragh Campbell
Project Manager
Entrepreneurial scientist with industrial management experience to support executive and commercial teams.
Arlene Davie
Admin
Experienced Office Manager with a demonstrated history of working in the biotechnology industry. Strong administrative professional with over 30 years experience.
Scientific Advisory Board
Consultants
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