MBA-awarded, degree and PhD in Chemistry, Raffaella has track record in the evaluation of innovative technologies and management of project portfolio. She leads the management of SBRI Healthcare and the NHS Cancer Programme, in close collaboration with the Accelerated Access Collaborative and NHS England. As Head of Innovation and Enterprise, Raffaella provides leadership across NIHR and NHSE Programmes on funders’ strategic aims and identifies opportunities to create supporting offering for entrepreneurs and innovators. She is responsible for overseeing the development of appropriate activities and initiatives for effective engagement with Small and Medium Enterprises, industry and the investment community.