Andrew Davis

            andrew.davis@allertonbishop.co.uk

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Founder and Director of Allerton Bishop Search, a specialist executive search firm operating globally across the pharmaceutical and life sciences sectors.

With over 20 years of experience in executive search, Andrew has successfully delivered senior and executive-level appointments across the UK, Europe, and Asia. His expertise spans technical operations, commercial leadership, regulatory affairs, and corporate functions, partnering with pharmaceutical companies, biotechs, CDMOs, and high-growth innovators.

Prior to founding Allerton Bishop, Andrew held senior roles at international search firms, where he developed deep expertise in global talent acquisition and cross-border leadership hiring. Known for his consultative, insight-led approach and extensive global network, he is a trusted advisor to organisations navigating the complexities of pharmaceutical talent strategy.

Andrew holds a degree in Business and Economics, and brings a truly international perspective to his work. Outside of his professional life, he is a proud husband and father—and a dedicated golfer with a scratch handicap, often blending business and sport during the summer months.

 

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Selected Personal Track Record :

2025

 

 

 

 

 

Clinical Development Consultant - Stealth Biotech

 

 

Global Engineering Director - Confidential Pharmaceutical Company

Business Development Director - Private Equity backed CDMO

 

Technical Operations Director - Cell & Gene therapy Company

 

Global Quality Director - Consumer Healthcare Company

 

CMC Manager - Biopharmaceutical company

 

 

2024

 

 

 

 

 

Director of Quality (Finland) - NextPharma

 

 

Vice President of Manufacturing & Supply - Orchard Therapeutics

Senior Director of Manufacturing - Ipsen (Wrexham)

 

 

Senior Director of Engineering - Ipsen (Wrexham)

 

 

Site Director - Nextpharma (Berlin)

 

 

 

Head of Commercial - CNX Therapeutics (Nordics)

 

 

Director of Pharmacovigilance & QPPV - Accord Healthcare (Germany)

Director of Regulatory Affairs - Accord Healthcare (London)

 

Business Development Director - Nextpharma (Germany)

 

2023

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Vice President of CMC & Project Management - Orchard Therapeutics

Site Director - NextPharma (Scotland)

 

 

 

Director of Market Access & Pricing - Grunenthal (London)

 

Global Market Access Director - Grunenthal (Italy)

 

 

Global Legal & Compliance Manager - Gruenthal (Germany)

 

Business Development Director - NextPharma (UK)

 

 

2022

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Director, CMC Project Management - Ascend Advanced Therapies

 

Senior Director, Commercial Excellence - Britannia Pharmaceuticals

Site Operations Director - Cell & Gene Therapy Catapult (Stevenage)

Site Operations Director - Cell & Gene Therapy Catapult (Edinburgh)

Head of Marketing & Communications - Cell & Gene Therapy Catapult

Director of Supply Chain UK & Nordics - Grunenthal (London)

 

2021

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Head of Quality - Britannia Pharmaceuticals (STADA)

 

Senior Vice President of CMC & Supply Chain - Summit Therapeutics (London)

Alliance Director - Norgine Pharmaceuticals (France)

 

Global Commercial Director - Norgine Pharmaceuticals (Netherlands)