Lydia Lee, PhD

Experience

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  Astex Pharmaceuticals

  Jan 2011 - Jan 2013

  Postdoctoral Research Associate in Medicinal Chemistry

  - Contributed to dynamic drug discovery teams in crystallography-guided fragment-based drug discovery with special focus on oncology and central nervous system diseases.

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  Domainex

  Jan 2013 - Jan 2018

  Research Scientist in Chemistry

  - Part of a dynamic team to provide industry-leading integrated drug discovery services top pharmaceutical companies, patient foundation organisations and academic partners globally.- Conducted medicinal chemistry research to support a number of internal and client-led drug development programmes that resulted in multiple patents and publications.

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  SSC Mandarin Diamond Mining Limited

  Jan 2018 - Jan 2023

  Industry: Corporate Finance | Diamond Mining | Venture Fund- Marketed a crypto-diamond exchange platform for its Initial DEX Offering.- Spearheaded a product-market fit strategy in securing multi-million investment for cutting-edge blockchain-diamond offering. - Evaluation of potential value-adding science and technology applications and make suitable recommendations to influence budget allocation and project direction.- Part of integrated team to prepare detailed investment and fundraising proposals, feasibility analyses and legal agreements to support mine investment activities.

  • Director of Marketing and Operations

    Jan 2020 - Jan 2023

  • Science and Technology Executive Advisor

    Jan 2018 - Jan 2020
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  Oxbridge Gateway

  Jan 2020 - now

  CEO and Founder

  Industry: University Admissions, Higher Education and Career Consultancy- Founded company to develop novel education technology platforms to empower student in their personal and career development.- Lead a team of academic and career consultants in delivering a wide range student-centric mentorship programmes and services.- Leadership in strategy formulation, marketing and business development, human resources and customer management, design and implementation of training programmes.- Extensive experience in stakeholder engagement and maintaining of strategic alliances with educational institutions worldwide. Show less

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  University of London

  Jan 2022 - Jan 2024

  Representative of the Careers Feedback Panel

  - Provide insights to co-create an impactful careers education programme for the university Careers Service.- Shape and review top-level plans in the development of brand-new and existing activities aimed at supporting students in achieving their career aspirations.

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  University of Cambridge

  Jan 2023 - Jan 2024

  Second Year Undergraduate Supervisor (Part IB Chemistry)

  Conducting Supervisions: Lead small-group supervisions to reinforce lecture material on key organic chemistry topics such as shapes and organic reactions, stereochemistry, nucleophilic attacks on aromatic and pi systems, enolate chemistry, stereoselectivity, α,β-unsaturated carbonyls and conjugation, aromatic substitutions.Marking and Providing Feedback: Review and grade student work, offering detailed, constructive feedback to help them improve their understanding and skills.Supporting Exam Preparation: Assist students in preparing for exams by focusing on key concepts, practising past papers, and offering guidance on exam techniques.Tracking Student Progress: Monitor students' academic development, identifying areas where they may need additional support or guidance, and providing tailored advice. Show less

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  Royal Society of Chemistry

  Jan 2023 - now

  Mentor for the Broadening Horizons for the Chemical Sciences Programme

  Broadening Horizons in the Chemical Sciences is a three-year pilot to support chemistry students and graduates from minoritised racial and ethnic backgrounds to pursue careers in chemistry.

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  Asia-Pacific City Medical Group Limited

  Jan 2024 - now

  VP of Strategic Investment

  Spearheads strategic partnerships and collaborations across the global biotech ecosystem, aligning opportunities with organisational growth objectives.Evaluates the feasibility of technology transfer projects, navigates regulatory pathways, and ensures seamless integration into operations.Leads complex negotiations for licensing, joint ventures, and acquisitions, structuring deals to maximise value and minimise risk.Drives market expansion by overseeing localisation strategies and ensuring smooth entry into new markets through collaboration with regulatory and operational teams.Cultivates strong relationships with stakeholders to foster mutual success and enhance the organisation’s position within the biotech sector. Show less