Pela Derizioti

Rare Disease | Operations | Biotech | Genomics

United Kingdom

About

With over 17 years of experience in the life sciences sector, I am a passionate and driven leader with high EQ who thrives in challenging and dynamic environments. I am keen to contribute towards advancing human health and well-being through innovative and cutting-edge technologies.

Experience

  • Genomics England (London Area, United Kingdom)
    • Head of Research Study Management
      Sep 2025 - Present · 10 mos

    • Research Management Lead
      Apr 2024 - Aug 2025 · 1 yr 5 mos

      Leading the strategic management, operations and growth of the Genomics England Research Network, a community of academic and clinical stakeholders in the UK and abroad, improving member engagement and collaboration in genomics research in cancer and rare disease.

  • Consultant at Revena
    Feb 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 5 mos

  • Professional development at Career Break
    Jun 2023 - Feb 2024 · 9 mos

    Taking accredited courses to further enhance my professional skill set

  • OXGENE (Full-time · 4 yrs 1 mo)
    • Head of Manufacturing and Operations
      May 2022 - May 2023 · 1 yr 1 mo

      Cell and Gene Therapy Technologies. Department Groups: Process Development; Viral Vector Analytics; Quality Assurance; Laboratory & Facilities. Leading company-wide operational efficiency initiatives and capacity optimisation through process improvements for increased performance. Reporting to MD.

    • Head Of Technical Operations
      Jun 2021 - May 2022 · 1 yr

      Cell and Gene Therapy Technologies. Department Groups: Plasmid Engineering & Production; Antibody & Viral Vector Manufacture; Quality Assurance; Laboratory & Facilities. Leading company-wide operational efficiency initiatives and capacity optimisation through process improvements for increased performance. Reporting to MD.

    • Group Leader Automated Gene Editing
      May 2019 - May 2021 · 2 yrs 1 mo

      Directing OXGENE's gene editing pipeline for the high throughput generation of CRISPR-Cas9 engineered cells, combining scientific, operations, project and line management expertise. Reporting to CTO and CCO.

  • Senior Research Scientist at OxSyBio
    May 2018 - May 2019 · 1 yr 1 mo

    Development of synthetic biology and 3D printing workflows towards therapeutic applications. Line management of staff and students. Member of senior leadership team.