David Jones

David Jones has extensive work experience in the field of life sciences and biotechnology. David is currently serving as the VP and Head of Biology at Avacta since May 2022. Prior to this, they worked at LifeArc as a Principal Scientist from March 2016 to May 2022, where they led translational immuno-oncology programs and was responsible for target validation and biomarker development. Before joining LifeArc, they held the position of Team Leader and Principal Scientist at Charles River Laboratories (previously Argenta Discovery) from January 2011 to March 2016, where their work focused on target validation for early oncology programs.

David also has experience working at Halford Consulting as a Translational Research and Biologics Manufacture consultant for a brief period from July 2010 to December 2010. Prior to that, they worked at Antisoma as a Group Leader in Molecular and Cellular Medicine from October 2003 to October 2010. At Antisoma, they led oncology programs and was responsible for process development and clinical biomarker development.

David's earlier experience includes working as a Senior Scientist at Crucell from October 2000 to October 2003, where they developed protein production platforms and processes. David also served as a Wellcome Research Fellow at University College London from May 1995 to October 2000, conducting research in the field. Before that, they worked as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the Medical Research Council from February 1992 to April 1995.

David completed their PhD from the University of Birmingham in 1992, though specific details regarding the duration are not provided. Overall, their work experience showcases their expertise in various aspects of life sciences, including target validation, biomarker development, and process development in the field of biologics and oncology.

David Jones has attended the University of Birmingham and The Institute of Leadership and Management, but specific details regarding degree names, fields of study, start, and end years are not provided.