Philip Payne

Philip Payne is an experienced executive in the pharmaceutical and life sciences industries, currently serving as Chief Commercial Officer at Upperton Pharma Solutions since January 2024. Previously, Philip held the same title at Abzena and Concept Life Sciences, where responsibilities included overseeing integrated drug development services and driving commercial strategies. A background in business development was established at Aptuit, where Philip advanced from Director of European Sales to Vice President of Business Development. Earlier roles included leadership positions at Catalent Pharma Solutions and Steroid SPA, where significant contributions to sales and product development were made. Educational qualifications include advanced leadership training from Columbia University and London Business School, alongside a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry and Environmental Science from the University of Kent.