Leadership Team
Ian Galloway
Managing Director
Ian founded MediLife in 2016 following 16 years in commercial and marketing leadership roles in the Pharmaceutical and MedTech industry. With a broad range of experience, including heading a CQC registered diagnostic company, Ian's experience has enabled him to add value to his many clients and has been the driver for the company to grow.
Driven by a passion to make a difference and to improve the way that healthcare services are delivered, Ian focuses on supporting the introduction of innovative products and services into healthcare markets. Ian works with clients on projects at all levels from Global strategy development to spending time with clients clinical customer base to support marketing, sales and product development.
Before having a "real job" Ian was a pro golfer and he still maintains a keen interest in golf and other sports, although at a much more leisurely pace!
Paul Rowe
Commercial Director
Paul joined us in 2022 from the UK’s leading healthcare insight business where he lead commercial and innovation teams to support the data and business intelligence needs of large pharma and device companies.
Paul has over 25 years of senior leadership experience working in the healthcare sector having held positions in large and small Pharma, device and data and business intelligence companies. His broad range of skills ensures he understands how to successfully develop and implement a strong market access strategy.
Outside of work hours Paul enjoys mountain biking and socialising with his family and friends.
Kim Bensalem
Head of Clinical Services
Kim has over 12 years of experience working in the clinical trials industry, giving her strong knowledge in clinical trial regulations, project management, and team leadership."
Kim has had a range of roles from working in clinical operations for a large manufacturer of Class III devices planning and executing commercial studies to working as the director of a small CRO focusing on team management, business development and compliance before joining MediLife to head up the clinical research team. In addition to her role managing the companies clinical trials capabilities, Kim also leads the effort to ensure Medilife has a robust Quality Management System.
Personally, Kim enjoys lots of time out travelling to unique destinations with her husband and 2 dogs.
Alastair Kirby
Head of Market Access UK
Alastair previously worked for the UK Health Innovation Network, where he supported the NHS to adopt new technology and provided market access and commercial planning to UK med-tech companies. He supported serval high-growth companies to secure contracts within health and social care, as well as acting as an advisor/assessor for national initiatives, such as the NHS Innovation Service and NHS Innovation Accelerator.
Alastair has a diverse background advising start-ups and multinational corporations to deliver their commercial strategy for the UK. Having previously completed a PhD in Neuro-oncology and co-founded his own MedTech startup, he has worked across multiple technology sectors to help companies scale across defence, security, and healthcare markets in the UK.
Alastair is also a qualified search and rescue technician for Lowland Rescue and a trail runner, often found in the South Downs National Park.
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