Ian Patel

Ian Patel is an experienced pharmaceutical professional with a strong background in chemical development and project management. Notable experience includes serving as Associate Director at AstraZeneca R&D, where Ian managed multiple drug projects and was accountable for NDA/MAA submissions. Ian held various leadership roles at AstraZeneca, culminating in the position of Executive Director, responsible for overseeing Phase 2 and 3 pipeline projects, catalysis, and talent development. Previous roles include Senior Director at AstraZeneca and Associate Principal Scientist at Zeneca Pharmaceuticals, where Ian pioneered new routes for active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and enhanced departmental capabilities. Ian's career began at ICI Pharmaceuticals, contributing to the development of marketed products such as Arimidex. Ian holds a B.Sc. in Chemistry from the University of Bath.