Denise Barrault
About Denise Barrault
Denise Barrault serves as the Director of Novel Technology and Biology Partnerships at Exscientia, a position she has held since 2022. With a robust background in life sciences, she has held various leadership roles across multiple organizations, including the National Phenotypic Screening Centre and the University of Edinburgh.
Current Role at Exscientia
Denise Barrault serves as the Director of Novel Technology and Biology Partnerships at Exscientia, a position she has held since 2022. Based in Edinburgh, Scotland, she focuses on establishing and managing partnerships that leverage novel technologies in the field of biology. Her role involves strategic collaboration with various stakeholders to enhance Exscientia's capabilities in drug discovery and development.
Previous Experience at Exscientia
Before her current role, Denise Barrault held multiple positions at Exscientia. She was the Director of Portfolio Management from 2021 to 2022, overseeing project portfolios and ensuring alignment with the company's strategic goals. Additionally, she served as a Senior Portfolio Manager from 2020 to 2021 and as a Consultant from 2019 to 2020, contributing to various initiatives within the organization.
Professional Background
Denise Barrault has a diverse professional background in life sciences and technology. She was the Executive Director at the National Phenotypic Screening Centre from 2015 to 2019, where she led initiatives in phenotypic screening. Prior to that, she served as the Executive Director of the Scottish Universities Life Sciences Alliance (SULSA) at the University of Edinburgh from 2010 to 2015, promoting collaboration among universities in life sciences research.
Education and Academic Qualifications
Denise Barrault earned her PhD in Vector Biology from Keele University, where she studied from 1994 to 1998. She also holds an MSc in Applied Parasitology and Medical Entomology from the University of Liverpool, completed in 1994. Additionally, she obtained a Licence en Biologie Cellulaire et Physiologie from Université Joseph Fourier (Grenoble I) between 1989 and 1992. Her academic background supports her extensive career in life sciences.
Early Career and Roles
Denise Barrault began her career as a Research Assistant at Keele University from 1994 to 1998. She later worked as a Wellcome Trust Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of Edinburgh from 1999 to 2003. Her industry experience includes roles such as Product Manager at Lab 901 Ltd. from 2004 to 2010 and Special Products Team Manager at Life Technologies in 1998. These positions provided her with a strong foundation in both research and product management.