Laura Griffiths

Innovation Lead, Innovate UK

Laura joined the Transforming Medicines Manufacturing Team at Innovate UK in January 2021. As an Innovation Lead, Laura manages government funded projects, and engages with different organisations within the sector, to understand manufacturing challenges and the innovation needed to grow the UK’s medicines manufacturing economy. Laura is passionate that by working together, sharing knowledge, and driving innovation, the medicines manufacturing community can have a greater overall impact. Prior to joining Innovate UK Laura spent 7 years working for Eli Lilly and Elanco, as a technical and manufacturing leader, and 3 years working for a biologics contract manufacturing organisation, Eden Biodesign (currently Pharmaron). Laura has a BSc (Hons) in Biochemistry, and a PhD in Biotechnology, both from The University of Manchester. Laura’s technical scientific background is within upstream bioprocessing, with expertise in both mammalian and microbial cultures.