Rachel Hemsley

Rachel Hemsley is a seasoned professional in business development and intellectual property management, currently serving as Business Development Director at Sygnature Discovery since February 2021. In addition, Hemsley holds the position of Expert in Residence at the University of Oxford, providing advice on translational research projects since April 2020. Hemsley has been an Advisory Board Member for BioPartner UK since May 2019, contributing to the promotion of UK bioscience sector engagement. Prior experience includes Global Head of Business Development at XenoGesis Limited until February 2021, Senior Business Manager at UCL Business PLC, and Non-Executive Director at Athena Vision Ltd. Hemsley's earlier roles also include Senior Business Development Manager and Senior Business Manager at UCLB Devices Ltd, as well as Intellectual Property Manager at the University of Leicester. Hemsley's career reflects a strong focus on the commercialization of medical technologies and the development of intellectual property strategies within the academic and healthcare sectors.