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Clare Gumbley

Portfolio Lead, Life Sciences

Clare Gumbley

Clare joined Oxford Science Enterprises in January 2025, bringing nearly twenty years’ of board-level search experience.

She is responsible for helping our life sciences portfolio companies to build world-class leadership teams, supporting OSE’s overarching talent strategy and related initiatives.

Previously, Clare was a Consultant at Russell Reynolds, a global leadership advisory firm that works across all sectors. She brings deep experience in C-suite and board recruitment for international healthcare businesses spanning university spinouts, SMES, public sector bodies and listed entities. At Russell Reynolds, she advised clients on board composition and succession planning within both listed and private settings.

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

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Life Sciences Team

Amanda Jarman
Amanda JarmanExecutive Assistant
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