Sarah Blakeston

Sarah Blakeston is a seasoned professional in commercial strategy with extensive experience in the healthcare sector. Currently serving as Senior Director/SVP of Consulting (Commercial Strategy) at Branding Science Group since April 2021, Sarah continues to focus on strategic initiatives. Prior to this role, Sarah held the position of Senior Director of Commercial Strategy at IPG Health Global Market Access from April 2017 to April 2021, where a deep understanding of human behavior guided the development of commercial strategies across various therapeutic areas. Previous roles include Senior Director/Global Client Partner at Ipsos Healthcare Advisory, where a strong emphasis was placed on strategic direction and brand development, and Group Head - International Healthcare at Synovate Healthcare, leading a team to achieve double-digit growth. Sarah's career began at Isis Research, serving as Head of International Healthcare, cultivating meaningful client relationships through strategic insights. Sarah earned an MA (Hons) in Human Geography and Anthropology from The University of Edinburgh.