Exclusive Birmingham breakfast on life sciences: leaders unite to tackle challenges and shape UK health innovation policy Please note this is an invite only event *Expressions of interest to be sent to info@lifesciencesweek.co.uk* West Midlands News, and principal event sponsor, the University of Birmingham's College of Medicine and Health, are hosting a Business Breakfast in […]
We’re excited to kick off Life Sciences Week with a dynamic launch event bringing together industry leaders, innovators, and key stakeholders. The event will feature insightful keynote speeches from top experts, engaging panel discussions on the latest trends and challenges, and valuable networking opportunities to connect with peers and potential collaborators. Whether you’re a researcher, […]
Description: Join us for an afternoon of thought-provoking panels, networking, and discussions at Influencing Life Sciences. This special event brings together industry leaders, innovators, and policymakers to explore how life sciences can drive progress in health, sustainability, and digital transformation. The programme features a series of engaging sessions With a diverse range of speakers, interactive […]
Join event partner, Medilink Midlands, for Innovation Day, in collaboration with Life Sciences Week, for a spotlight on groundbreaking advancements in life sciences. Join us in bringing together the life sciences and medtech community for a dynamic morning of inspiration, connection, and opportunity. Exclusive networking formats, and practical sessions tailored to help you grow, collaborate, […]
Description: Celebrate excellence and innovation in the life sciences industry at the Life Sciences Gala Dinner & Awards. This prestigious evening will bring together industry leaders, researchers, and pioneers for a night of recognition, networking, and celebration. Join us for an unforgettable evening at the heart of Life Sciences Week, as we celebrate innovation, collaboration, […]
Advisory Partner,
Life Sciences Week
+44 (0) 121 227 4156
info@lifesciencesweek.co.uk
Shabna Raja is a senior leader in enterprise transformation within Life Sciences, with over 20 years’ experience spanning pharma, consumer health and large-scale digital programmes.
She specialises in bridging strategy and execution – helping organisations translate AI, data and digital innovation into tangible business outcomes. Her work focuses on complex transformation
initiatives across commercial, data and operating model domains within regulated environments.
Shabna spent seven years at GSK, where she played a key role in transformation programmes, including as part of the Consumer Health joint venture with Pfizer — one of the most significant integrations in the sector. This experience provided her with deep expertise in organisational change, integration and operating model evolution at global scale.
More recently, she has spent over three years working closely with Haleon through a strategic
services partnership, leading enterprise client engagement and managing a multi-million-pound account while supporting transformation across a newly independent global organisation.
Her experience spans the end-to-end life sciences value chain, including R&D, commercial, supply chain and patient engagement, giving her a holistic perspective on how technology and transformation can unlock value across the industry.
Executive Partner,
Life Sciences Week
+44 (0) 121 227 4156
info@lifesciencesweek.co.uk
Amjad Khan is a UK-based entrepreneur, AI strategist, and senior technology leader with over 15 years of experience at Pfizer, where he held multiple leadership roles across digital strategy and transformation. As Global Digital Client Partner, he was responsible for digital strategy and execution across Global Business Units covering Vaccines, Hospital, and Medical Affairs. Most notably, he led the commercial launch for the Covid franchise transforming and accelerating the model for how new medicines are brought to market.
Following his tenure at Pfizer, Amjad channelled his expertise into building at the frontier of AI. His work spans AI leadership, stakeholder engagement, and agile delivery helping organisations adopt
and scale emerging technologies to drive meaningful outcomes.
Dr Richard Fallon is an entrepreneur and ecosystem builder who connects industry leaders, investors and public-sector stakeholders to accelerate collaboration and commercial growth.
As the Founder of the Technology Supply Chain and co-founder of the Innovation Awards, he has spent more than two decades convening influential networks that help emerging businesses find capital, strategic partners and new routes to market.
Richard’s work spans leadership and consultancy across major organisations, alongside building membership and partnership platforms that bring universities, industry and investors into the same room – and turn conversations into practical outcomes.
With his focus on life sciences, Richard supports organisations and people driving breakthroughs in healthcare, biotechnology, medical technology and advanced research. He is passionate about creating the conditions for transformative ideas to move from concept to real-world impact – by connecting innovators with the funding, expertise and opportunities they need to scale.
Through Life Sciences Week, Richard is championing the UK’s world-class life sciences community and helping position it at the forefront of innovation, investment and patient outcomes.
Prof. Paul Cadman is a nationally and internationally recognised, award-winning inclusive leader and “knowledge broker”, known for bringing people, ideas and organisations together to turn ambition into deliverable outcomes.
His experience spans Research, Technology, Manufacturing, Consultancy and Membership Organisations – giving him a rare ability to translate between sectors, priorities and professional cultures in a way that builds trust and unlocks progress.
Across his career, Paul has helped take concepts from inception through to scale, including initiatives that have generated £100m+ in turnover. He combines strategic thinking with an extensive network, supporting organisations to drive organic growth, forge partnerships and deliver meaningful business transformation. He is particularly valued for his ability to connect the right stakeholders at the right time, and create the conditions for collaboration to become action.
Through Life Sciences Week, Paul helps convene the communities shaping innovation – bringing together research, industry and investment to strengthen relationships, spotlight opportunity, and accelerate real-world impact.
Amy Deakin is a Birmingham-based leader specialising in building partnerships and fostering innovation in the life sciences sector. With a degree in Sport and Exercise Science, Amy brings a grounded understanding of human health and performance to her work and a strong interest in the developments shaping healthcare today.
Amy is Managing Director of Life Sciences Week, part of the One Thousand Trades Group, and also serves as Director of One Thousand Trades Events. In these roles, she convenes researchers, clinicians and industry leaders to strengthen collaboration, unlock new partnerships and help accelerate real-world innovation across the life sciences ecosystem.
Her career spans both commercial and third-sector environments. She began in automotive design, delivering projects for Volkswagen, McLaren, Bentley and Jaguar Land Rover, before moving into the third sector with Acorns Children’s Hospice. She later joined Western Union, working as a Partnerships Manager for international payments
An avid netballer, Amy is a committed advocate for health and wellbeing – bringing energy, clarity and connection to everything she builds, and actively involved as a participant in health related research studies.