Johanne Pentier, Ph. D.

Johanne Pentier, Ph.D. has diverse work experience in various scientific roles. Currently, they serve as the Associate Director and Portfolio Manager at Accession Therapeutics Limited, starting in June 2022. Prior to this role, they worked as a Principal Scientist and Project Manager at the same company from September 2021 to June 2022.

From 2014, Johanne worked at Immunocore, where they held several positions. Johanne started as a Research Scientist and later advanced to the role of Senior Research Scientist. Their responsibilities included leading and coordinating interdisciplinary research programs, managing projects, and contributing scientifically to the development of new bispecific molecules. Johanne also played a crucial role in decision-making, maintaining communication within the team, and ensuring project alignment with timelines.

Before joining Immunocore, Johanne was a PhD student in the T-cell modulation group at Cardiff University from January 2010 to July 2014. Their research focused on identifying the molecular and cellular mechanisms behind the recognition of mycobacterial antigens by conventional and unconventional human T-cells.

Johanne gained industry experience as a Research and Development Technician and Trainee at PX'Therapeutics in Grenoble, France, from January 2009 to November 2009. Johanne also served as a Research Trainee at the Institute of Immunology and Infection Research at the University of Edinburgh from April 2008 to July 2008. Additionally, they had a brief research trainee position at Inserm in France in July 2006.

Overall, Johanne Pentier, Ph.D. has developed expertise in research, project management, and scientific coordination throughout their career in the pharmaceutical and academic sectors.

Johanne Pentier, Ph.D. has a strong educational background in the fields of project management, immunology, biotechnology, chemistry, and biology. In 2019, they obtained a PRINCE2® Foundation and Practitioner Certificate in project management from The Knowledge Academy-People Cert. Prior to this, they earned a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree in Immunology from Cardiff University / Prifysgol Caerdydd, completing their studies from 2010 to 2014. Johanne also holds a Master's degree in Biotechnology from Université Joseph Fourier (Grenoble I), which they received from 2007 to 2009. Their academic journey began with a Licence degree in Chemistry and Biology, also from Université Joseph Fourier, which they completed from 2004 to 2007.