Jules Foster

Jules Foster is an experienced professional in business development and sales within the biotechnology and biopharmaceutical sectors. Currently serving as Executive Director and Global Head of Business Development for Cell & Gene Therapy at Lonza since August 2023, Jules previously held positions at Touchlight, including Vice President and Global Head of Sales. A notable career in Lonza spanned from August 2013 to June 2021 with roles such as Regional Head of Sales for Small Molecules and Director of Strategic Business Development for Biologics. Earlier experience includes positions at Epistem Ltd. as Business Development Manager for Europe and at Clontech as Territory Manager for Scotland and UK North. Jules began a career in sales at Sigma Aldrich as a Life Science Sales Specialist. Education credentials include an MSc in Biochemistry focusing on Protein-RNA Interactions and a BSc (Honours) with Distinction in Biology, both from the University of Victoria.