Neil Deacon

Founder & Managing Director, Health Advance Connect

Neil has built a dynamic career as a strategy consultant across the global health and life sciences ecosystem. He began with major pharmaceutical companies, supporting initiatives from R&D to regulatory approval, pricing, market launch, and commercialisation. His experience spans biotech firms, start-ups, CROs, private equity, hospitals, health systems, PHNs, and government departments. Recognising the power of collaboration, Neil founded Health Advance Connect to foster partnerships within health and innovation ecosystems. His work also draws on experience establishing research alliances in the UK and Puerto Rico, making him a valuable connector across sectors, geographies, and stages of the healthcare value chain.

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