Joanna Swan
About Joanna Swan
Joanna Swan is a Senior CRO Manager at Exscientia, where she has worked since 2023. She has a background in drug discovery and project management, with previous roles at Abcam and BenevolentAI.
Work at Exscientia
Joanna Swan has been serving as the Senior CRO Manager at Exscientia since 2023. In this role, she focuses on optimizing clinical research operations and enhancing the efficiency of drug development processes. Her experience in project management and drug discovery contributes to her effectiveness in this position. Exscientia is known for its innovative approach to drug discovery, utilizing artificial intelligence to improve the development of new therapeutics.
Previous Experience in Drug Discovery
Before joining Exscientia, Joanna Swan worked at BenevolentAI as a Drug Discovery Senior Scientist from 2021 to 2023. In this capacity, she was part of the Discovery Enabling Team, where she contributed to the advancement of drug discovery projects. Prior to that, she held multiple roles at Abcam, including Group Coordinator for the Social Mobility ERG and Associate Project Manager, where she managed product pipelines within New Product Development.
Educational Background
Joanna Swan studied at the University of Strathclyde, where she earned a Master of Chemistry (MChem) in Forensic & Analytical Chemistry with First Class honors from 2012 to 2017. Her academic background provided her with a solid foundation in chemistry, which she applied throughout her professional career in various scientific and project management roles.
Career Progression
Joanna Swan's career began with an industrial placement at GSK, where she worked as an Industrial Placement Student from 2015 to 2016. She then transitioned to positions at Lloyds Banking Group as a Loan Processor and later returned to Abcam in various roles, including Project Coordinator and Associate Project Manager. Her diverse experiences have equipped her with a comprehensive skill set in both scientific research and project management.
Professional Skills and Expertise
Joanna Swan has developed a robust skill set in drug discovery, project management, and clinical research operations. With over three years of experience as a DMPK Scientist, she transitioned to project management, where she effectively managed product pipelines and coordinated research efforts. Her expertise in these areas supports her current role at Exscientia, where she continues to contribute to advancements in drug development.