Steven O Connell
About Steven O Connell
Steven O'Connell is a Director of Operations at Pear Bio and has extensive experience in the life sciences sector, having supported over 60 early-stage biotech and health tech companies. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Pharmaceutical Biotechnology and a Master's degree in Biotechnology and Business, and has worked in various roles across multiple organizations in the UK and Ireland.
Current Role at Pear Bio
Steven O Connell serves as the Director of Operations and UK Company Director at Pear Bio since 2023. In this role, he manages day-to-day operations, which encompass finance, purchasing, logistics, and supply chain management. His leadership has been crucial in scaling the lab operations at Pear Bio, particularly in optimizing clinical cancer care and drug development through advanced technologies such as microphysiological systems and 3D computer vision.
Previous Experience in Life Sciences
Prior to his current position, Steven O Connell worked at SOSV as Associate Director and Programme Manager for Life Sciences Accelerator programmes from 2017 to 2020. He was involved in sourcing and investing in over 60 early-stage biotech and health tech companies, focusing on both European and American markets. His experience also includes a role at MSD as a Process Development Technologist, where he participated in upstream bioprocessing and technical development.
Educational Background
Steven O Connell holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmaceutical Biotechnology from Munster Technological University, which he completed from 2010 to 2014. He furthered his education with a Master's Degree in Biotechnology and Business from University College Dublin, studying from 2014 to 2015. His academic background provides a strong foundation for his career in the life sciences sector.
Investment and Business Development Roles
Throughout his career, Steven O Connell has held various roles in investment and business development. He worked as a Business Development Associate at GlowDx from 2015 to 2016 and completed internships at Vasorum Ltd. and Ervia. In 2022, he served as an investor at Emitwise and TaxScouts, and in 2023, he took on a similar role at tbh. These positions have contributed to his expertise in the biotech and health tech industries.
Community Building in Life Sciences
Steven O Connell has played a significant role in building an international community within the life sciences sector. His efforts have facilitated connections between startups, government entities, corporates, and investors, enhancing collaboration and innovation in the field. His work at SOSV and Pear Bio has been instrumental in fostering these relationships.