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Clare Gumbley

Portfolio Talent Lead, Life Sciences

Clare Gumbley

Clare joined Oxford Science Enterprises in January 2025, bringing nearly two decades of board-level executive search experience.

As Talent Lead for Life Sciences, Clare works closely with our portfolio companies to help build world-class leadership teams. She also supports OSE’s broader talent strategy and related initiatives across the business.

Previously, Clare was a Consultant at Russell Reynolds, a global leadership advisory firm, where she specialised in C-suite and board recruitment for international healthcare organisations — from university spinouts and SMEs to public sector bodies and listed companies. She also advised clients on board composition and succession planning in both private and public contexts.

Clare holds a BA in English Literature from the University of Durham and an MA in Modern Literature and Culture from the University of York.

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Life Sciences Team

Chris Ashton
Chris AshtonAdvisor, Life Sciences
Claire Brown
Claire BrownPartner, Life Sciences
Craig Fox
Craig FoxOperating Partner, Life Sciences
Eleonora Lugara
Eleonora LugaraAssociate, Life Sciences
Jon Hepple
Jon HeppleAdvisor, Life Sciences
Katharina Ramshorn
Katharina RamshornAssociate, Life Sciences
Katya Smirnyagina
Katya SmirnyaginaSenior Partner, Life Sciences
Sally Dewhurst
Sally DewhurstPrincipal, Life Sciences
Sanne de Jongh
Sanne de JonghPartner, Life Sciences
Scott Ellis
Scott EllisScientific Operating Partner, Life Sciences