Experience & Track Record
Squizzical’s principal consultant Julian Clark leads all assignments and draws on specific additional expertise as required for each assignment.
Julian has developed the following key skills
Key role in the commercialisation of some of Australia’s best drug candidates including Venetoclax/Venclexta (Walter and Eliza Hall Institute, internationalyl marketed,) PRMT5 and MOZ (Cancer Therapeutics CRC, Phase 1) and Kapanol/Kadian (Faulding Pharmaceuticals, inttrnationally marketed)
Emphasis on translation and commercialisation of science and technologies. Broad experience in new technologies, new products, innovation and strategic planning as drivers of commercial success. Considerable experience at the “academic/business” interface.
In-depth managerial, organisational, technical and development experience in science and technology-based industries. This integrated experience spans marketing, sales, R&D, business development, licensing, technology transfer, supply and manufacturing in small and large operations.
Broad international experience through major positions in Sweden, Great Britain, Japan and Australia. Strong business emphasis on North America, Europe and Asia and cross-cultural skills.
Experience in leading and facilitating organisational change in both the academic and commercial business sectors with a passion for matching organisation capacity and capability with corporate strategy for biotechnology ouitcomes. Extensive experience of transitions to collaborative management structures, implementation of project management, cycle-time reduction
Return-oriented leader concentrating on strategic use of resources, managing transitions (start-up, turnaround, acquisition, divestment) and linking short- with long-term business objectives. High demands on personal quality and team skills. Major focus on organisation design, team development and personal leadership.
Market and customer-focused executive with experience of a broad range of technologies, products, brands, and customers (including enterprises, consumers, research institutes and higher education). Strong commitment to the value of service and the need for maintaining customer excitement.
Julian’s experience in research commercialisation has contributed to many industry segments:
Pharmaceuticals (oral, topical, injectable), diagnostics and devices
Biotechnology and biologics
Clinical research organisation services (Phase 1 “first time in man” to Phase 4)
Consumer products (nutraceuticals, dermaceuticals and over-the counter (OTC)
Complementary medicine, natural extracts, ingredients, foods, functional foods
Analytical instruments, sensors and control software and related services
Biomolecular purification systems, industrial processes and equipment
Bulk chemicals, polymers, fine chemicals and reagents
Marine sciences and biodiversity
Commercialisation training and education