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Dr. Lee Smith runs a successful biotech consultancy with clients that include Ipsen Biopharma, Abcam, Takeda Vaccines, Flugen, CFT, Themis, Clearbridge amongst others.  Lee has worked with many biotech companies, both small and large which have led to multiyear relationships that have focused on moving projects forward and creating value. Lee specializes in the CMC aspects of biotechnology covering vaccines, therapeutics and diagnostic products working with researchers, product developers through to manufacturing. In addition, Lee’s commercial experience also means that he works with business development, CEOs and investors in assessing opportunities as well as performing due diligence activities for clients. Lee is also a keen publisher of content and ideas and often involved in training organisations to help them understand both the technical and regulatory aspects of their business to reduce technical and regulatory risks and ensure that their programs remain on track. Prior to launching GreyRigge Associates back in 2010, Lee held a number of senior roles internationally in companies including SingVax, Davos Life Science, Emergent Biosolutions and GlaxoSmithKline. Lee holds Doctorate and Bachelor degrees in biochemistry from the University of Bath and UWE in the United Kingdom. His hobbies include travel, fitness and scuba diving. He lives with his wife, two lively sons and dog near London in the United Kingdom.