James Sheppard

Business Development Executive

United Kingdom14 yrs 9 mos experience
Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

  • Expert in driving growth in science and innovation ecosystems.
  • Proven track record in strategic partnerships and market expansion.
  • Passionate about delivering sustainable solutions for research communities.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a leader in Real Estate for Science and Innovation ecosystems.

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Skills

Core Skills

Business DevelopmentReal Estate StrategyBoard Leadership

Other Skills

Market ExpansionAsset OptimisationStrategic PartnershipsBoard OperationTrusteeshipNon-profit Board LeadershipPharmaceutical IndustryMedical WritingMedical DevicesPharmaceuticsBiotechnology IndustryGene TherapyOrphan DrugsRare DiseasesBusiness Analysis

About

I’m an international strategy and business development leader specialising in real estate for science and innovation ecosystems. With a proven track record in market expansion, asset optimisation, and strategic partnerships, I help organisations unlock growth opportunities and deliver spaces that enable cutting-edge research and collaboration. My expertise spans science parks, innovation hubs, incubators and specialist real estate development, where I combine commercial insight with stakeholder engagement to create environments that accelerate discovery and business success. Passionate about connecting vision with execution, I focus on delivering sustainable, high-value solutions for investors, developers, and research communities. If you’re looking for a partner to drive real estate strategy, business development, and innovation-led growth, let’s connect.

Experience

14 yrs 9 mos
Total Experience
2 yrs 2 mos
Average Tenure
5 yrs 8 mos
Current Experience

Wonderseekers

Board Trustee

Jul 2025 – Present · 10 mos · Winchester, England, United Kingdom

  • Member of the Board of Trustees.
  • Science is for everyone. We believe all children should have the opportunity to experience the wonder of science.
Board OperationTrusteeshipNon-profit Board LeadershipBoard Leadership

Kadans science partner

Executive Director - Commercial Strategy & Business Development

Sep 2020 – Present · 5 yrs 8 mos

  • Leading all strategy, corporate development and business development functions for Kadans pan-European portfolio of specialised assets. Kadans supports our clients active in innovative sectors such as Life Sciences & Health, Food, Energy and Digital Economy.
Market ExpansionAsset OptimisationStrategic PartnershipsBusiness DevelopmentReal Estate Strategy

Mayor of london

Workspace Advisory Group - Member

Oct 2019 – Jan 2022 · 2 yrs 3 mos

Cushman & wakefield

Head of Life Sciences

Jun 2019 – Sep 2020 · 1 yr 3 mos · London, Greater London, United Kingdom

Eithealth

Expert Evaluator & Mentor

Mar 2019 – Mar 2024 · 5 yrs · London, United Kingdom

Imperial college london

3 roles

Head of Venture Mentoring

Promoted

Apr 2018 – Mar 2019 · 11 mos · London, United Kingdom

Manager, Community & Programmes, Imperial Enterprise Lab

Aug 2017 – Apr 2018 · 8 mos · London, United Kingdom

Marketing & Community Manager - Imperial Incubator

Apr 2016 – Aug 2017 · 1 yr 4 mos · London, United Kingdom

Enactus

University Advisor

Aug 2017 – Feb 2019 · 1 yr 6 mos · London, United Kingdom

Hello tomorrow nonprofit

Hello Tomorrow Challenge Curator

Apr 2017 – Oct 2018 · 1 yr 6 mos · London, United Kingdom

  • www.hello-tomorrow.org

The hive

Advisor

Jun 2016 – Jan 2018 · 1 yr 7 mos · Madrid Area, Spain

The francis crick institute

Research Engagement Manager - The Francis Crick Institute

Nov 2014 – May 2016 · 1 yr 6 mos · London, United Kingdom

Liftstream ltd

Associate

May 2012 – Oct 2014 · 2 yrs 5 mos · London, United Kingdom

Visiongain

Pharmaceutical Business Analyst

Jul 2011 – May 2012 · 10 mos · London, United Kingdom

Sparks - the children's medical research charity

Medical Research Management Intern

Jun 2011 – Jul 2011 · 1 mo · London, United Kingdom

University of oxford

Clinical Trials Intern (China Group)

May 2011 – May 2011 · 0 mo · Oxford, United Kingdom

Education

Kings College London

Bsc (Hons) — Pharmacology and Molecular Genetics

Jan 2008 – Jan 2011

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