Glen Carter

PhD in Physical Chemistry | MBA

Senior Consultant with expertise in molecular diagnostics, biotechnology, and strategic operations. Skilled in advanced data analytics, DNA analysis, financial modeling, and molecular biology.

Strategic Expertise

Biotech Market Analysis

Evaluating the commercial potential of emerging life science technologies and diagnostic tools for investors and startups.

R&D Portfolio Strategy

Optimizing pipeline value and resource allocation for pharmaceutical companies to maximize ROI and therapeutic impact.

Operational Excellence

Streamlining Quality Management Systems (QMS) and regulatory pathways to accelerate time-to-market.

About Me

I am a dual-degree professional holding a PhD in Physical Chemistry from École Normale Supérieure and an MBA from Collège des Ingénieurs. My career blends deep scientific expertise with strong financial acumen and experience in regulatory affairs.

My passion lies in bridging the gap between life sciences and strategic finance, evaluating biotechnology innovations for market viability and investment potential.

The Toolbelt

Data & AI

Python Pandas Scikit-learn Gemini API SQL

Biotech Core

PCR/qPCR NGS Analysis Microfluidics PyMOL Benchling

Business

Power BI Financial Modeling Market Sizing Due Diligence

The "Bio-Compute" Stack

Wet Lab

  • Molecular Diagnostics
  • PCR / qPCR
  • Assay Development

Dry Lab

  • Python & AI/ML
  • Data Analytics
  • Gemini API

Business

  • Due Diligence
  • Market Sizing
  • Strategy
Glen Carter
The Intersection

Experience

May 2025 - Present

Senior Consultant

EY-Parthenon

Developing R&D portfolio go-to-market and optimization strategies for top pharmaceutical companies.

Feb 2024 - Present

Independent Strategy Consultant

Carter Consulting (Auto-Entrepreneur)

Acting QMS lead for a large pharmaceutical company. Designed strategic frameworks for improved operational efficiencies (~20%) in quality management systems.

April - June 2024

Founder in Residence

Entrepreneur First

Selected as a high-potential founder. Exploring personalised diagnostics and preventative healthcare with electrochemical biosensors and DNA computing.

July 2023 - Feb 2024

Organisational Capabilities Strategist

Sanofi Digital

Project Manager for the organisational transformation of 2400 employees enhancing productivity by ~10%. Futureproofed organisational health and improved decision-making structures.

2020 - 2023

Doctoral Researcher

École Normale Supérieure

"Innovative Strategies for DNA Analysis using Supramolecular Assemblies and qPCR Multiplexing". Named inventor of patented hcPCR multiplexing method.

2022 - 2023

VC Scout

G. Ventures

Investments scout and content team community manager. Deal sourcing and community building.

2019 - 2021

Chemistry R&D Engineer

BforCure

Co-developed qPCR kits for COVID & respiratory viruses. Oversaw design, installation, and regulatory compliance of the chemistry lab.

Impact Case Studies

Strategy & Data

R&D Portfolio Optimization

Challenge

Global pharma client needed to allocate a $1B+ R&D budget efficiently across high-risk assets.

Action

Built a Python-based Monte Carlo simulation model to stress-test pipeline value and probability of success (PoS).

Result

Identified $200M in efficiency gains; the model was adopted as the new global standard for portfolio review.

Innovation & Biotech

Multiplex PCR Innovation

Challenge

Existing DNA detection methods were too slow and unscalable for specific respiratory pathogens.

Action

Developed a novel "hcPCR" supramolecular assembly method to multiplex detection without loss of sensitivity.

Result

Named inventor on patent. Reduced detection time by 40% and published findings in a top-tier chemical journal.

International Career Journey

From Dublin to Paris, Munich, and Bern—gaining a pan-European perspective.

Education

MBA in Science Management

Collège des Ingénieurs (2020 - 2023)

4-year Executive-type MBA. Highly competitive admission rate (< 5%). Masterclasses from European industry executives.

PhD in Physical Chemistry

École Normale Supérieure (2020 - 2023)

Expertise developed in Analytical Physical Chemistry, Chemical Biology, Diagnostics and DNA nanotechnologies.

M.Sc. Chemistry & Life Sciences

École Normale Supérieure (2017 - 2018)

Research masters at the interface between chemistry and biology. 'Mention Très Bien' - 1st Class Honours achieved.

B.Sc. Chemical & Pharmaceutical Sciences

Dublin City University (2012 - 2016)

4-year honours degree program with a research thesis. 2nd Class Honours.

Projects & Leadership

Leadership & Initiatives

Biotech Investment Club

Founder. Leader of a biotech investment club with a 30% return rate.

Finance Investment

VP of Alumni Association

Building the French alumni community of Collège des Ingénieurs, organizing TED Talk projects.

Community Leadership

Hackathon Team Leader

Developed an IoT software system for clinical bed management (MIT medical hackathon).

IoT Healthcare

Articles

Let's Connect

I'm based in Paris (3eme) and open to discussing opportunities in Strategy, Biotech, and Tech.

Book a Strategy Call

Email: glen.christopher.carter@gmail.com

Phone: +33 6 28 37 04 38