Senior Leadership Team

Metrion's Senior Leadership Team (SLT) brings together over 125 years of combined drug discovery experience, including 100 years specialising in ion channels. With expertise reflected in approximately 150 scientific publications, our leadership team provides the knowledge and experience that underpin our specialist ion channel screening and drug discovery services.

Drawing on extensive experience across pharmaceutical R&D, biotechnology and CRO operations, our SLT combines scientific expertise with technical and operational leadership to ensure the delivery of high-quality, reliable data that enables our customers to make informed drug discovery decisions.

Lee Patterson

Lee Patterson

Chief Executive Officer

Lee specialises in steering preclinical CROs to implement robust and effective plans for long-term commercial growth.

Clare Rutty

Clare Rutty

Chief Financial Officer

Clare is an experienced CIMA qualified accountant.

Rob Kirby PhD

Rob Kirby PhD

Chief Operating Officer

Rob is a skilled pharmacologist with over 10 years’ experience in ion channel drug discovery.

Eddy Stevens PhD

Eddy Stevens PhD

Chief Scientific Officer

Eddy has over 25 years of experience in ion channel drug discovery and is widely published.

Gary Clark PhD

Gary Clark PhD

Director, Ion Channel Screening

Gary has over 25 years of experience in ion channel drug discovery, including more than 20 years in contract research.

Tony Rush PhD

Tony Rush PhD

Director, Neuroscience

Tony has over 25 years of experience in the ion channel field, spanning both academic research and industry and is widely published.

Chris Mathes PhD MBA

Chris Mathes PhD MBA

General Manager, North America

Chris has over 25 years of experience in the biopharmaceutical industry, with a strong background in preclinical CRO leadership, sales and marketing.

Sue Peffer

Sue Peffer

Head of Marketing

Sue is a hands-on marketing leader who manages Metrion's global marketing operations.

Tom Ashmore PhD

Tom Ashmore PhD

Senior Business Development Director - Europe

Tom brings a deep scientific understanding and analytical approach to his client engagement and strategic development work.

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