Rachel Blackwell

Rachel Blackwell is a seasoned professional in the life sciences sector with extensive experience in global new products, strategy, and innovation. Currently serving as Senior Director at Ipsen since January 2021, Rachel has held various roles within the company, including Director and Associate Director. Prior experience includes a Senior Consultant position at Navigant, focusing on commercial strategy, and a Senior Immunology Healthcare Analyst role at Sociable Pharma, where development of competitive intelligence reports was key. Rachel co-founded Chitinator, gaining recognition for a business plan that won the Cambridge University Entrepreneurs challenge. An educational background includes an M.Phil. in Bioscience Enterprise from the University of Cambridge and a B.Sc. in Biochemistry from University College Cork.