Rikesh Patel

Rikesh Patel is a seasoned professional in the life sciences sector, currently serving as Senior Trade Manager for Life Sciences at London & Partners since April 2023, leading the Life Sciences component of Grow London Global, an accelerator supporting internationalization for fast-growing companies. Prior experience includes roles at MedCity as Partnerships & Programmes Lead, overseeing key initiatives like the Collaborate to Innovate series and serving as an advisor for advanced therapies and medical diagnostics. Additional experience encompasses strategic partnerships at Random42 Scientific Communication, business development at The Economist Intelligence Unit, healthcare communications at inVentiv Health, and a scientific review role at MHRA. Rikesh Patel also has foundational experience in PR and digital media, along with a strong academic background with a BSc in Biomedical Science from Royal Holloway, University of London.