Global Head of Competitive Intelligence at UCB, John has been in the Life Science industry for nearly 30 years, most of which has been spent in CI roles prior to this having a clinical career. He designed the early identification process of potential doping agents in sport for the IOC/WADA, the HUMINT Wheel, a systematic process for human intelligence gathering with organisations and the CompComm methodology for development and pressure testing of medical and commercial messages in controlled environment.

UCB – Inspired by patients. Driven by science. At UCB, we put our heart, soul and skills into making a difference for people living with severe diseases. We look to transform patients’ lives by pushing the boundaries of what is possible. With us, our talents makes the most of who they are, unlocking innovation and setting new standards for patients. Everything we do starts with a simple question: “How will this make a difference to the lives of people living with severe diseases?” And to find the answers, we connect globally with patients and their families living with the physical and social burdens of severe disease. These connections give us new perspectives, drive our innovation, and offer a hope for a new generation of therapies that will help to transform lives. UCB – The Facts With approximately 9000 employees in around 40 countries, we are a global biopharmaceutical company headquartered in Brussels, Belgium which invests more than 25% of revenue in cutting-edge scientific research to meet unmet patient needs. A few other reasons that make UCB an amazing place to work: - Promising pipeline that includes several novel molecules; - 2023 Key Financials: € 5.3 billion global revenue