Expertly driving life science growth

From early-career mentoring to sales training and strategic business development, Oakthorpe Scientific Consultancy bridges the gap between science and commercial success.

Oakthorpe Scientific Consultancy founder

Helping Life Science Businesses Grow

Oakthorpe Scientific Consultancy provides commercial consultancy services to organisations across the life sciences sector, helping businesses strengthen their sales strategy, develop new commercial opportunities, and achieve sustainable growth.

With over 20 years of experience spanning academic research, biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, and scientific sales, Oakthorpe Scientific Consultancy brings a unique combination of technical knowledge and commercial expertise.

We are committed to developing future talent within the life sciences sector by mentoring graduates and sales professionals, helping them build the confidence, skills, and knowledge needed for successful commercial careers.

Whether you are an emerging biotechnology company, an established supplier, or a growing life science organisation looking to strengthen your commercial performance, we offer practical, tailored support to help you achieve your goals.

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Our Mission

Developing people, strengthening sales capability, and building sustainable business growth within science-led industries.

Our Services

01
Career Development

Graduate & Early-Career Mentoring

Personalised mentoring for graduates, PhD students, postdoctoral researchers, and professionals transitioning into scientific or commercial careers.

  • Career planning and progression
  • Transitioning from academia into industry
  • CV, interview, and networking guidance
  • Building confidence and commercial awareness
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Sales Performance

Scientific Sales Training

Specialist training for individuals and teams who need to combine technical expertise with relationship-building, strategic selling, and commercial confidence.

  • Consultative selling techniques
  • Prospecting and pipeline generation
  • Objection handling and negotiation
  • Key account management
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03
Commercial Growth

Sales & Business Development Consulting

Strategic commercial support for scientific businesses looking to improve market positioning, sales performance, revenue, and long-term sustainable growth.

  • Sales and business development strategy
  • Market analysis and opportunity mapping
  • Go-to-market planning
  • Sales process optimisation
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Why Oakthorpe Scientific

Scientific understanding. Commercial expertise.

We combine a deep understanding of science-led industries with real-world sales and business development experience. This allows us to provide practical, relevant support that creates measurable progress.

10+
Years of experience

Across science, sales, strategy, and commercial leadership.

01

Specialist Sector Knowledge

Focused expertise across scientific, technical, biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and life science markets.

02

Real Commercial Experience

Advice shaped by hands-on experience in scientific sales, business development, product management, and leadership.

03

Practical Strategies

Clear and actionable recommendations designed to work in real-world commercial environments.

04

Personalised Support

Every mentoring programme, training session, and consultancy project is tailored around your goals and challenges.

Our Approach

Clear thinking. Practical action. Sustainable growth.

Every successful partnership starts with understanding. Our approach combines collaboration, commercial insight, and practical delivery to create measurable progress.

01

Discover

We begin by understanding your goals, challenges, current position, and the opportunities available to you.

02

Develop

We create tailored mentoring, training, or commercial strategies aligned with your specific needs.

03

Deliver

We provide practical implementation support designed to build confidence, capability, and momentum.

04

Grow

We focus on lasting impact through stronger people, better sales performance, and sustainable business growth.

Testimonials

Trusted by scientists, professionals and businesses.

Feedback from scientists, graduates, commercial professionals, and academic leaders who have experienced Stewart’s mentoring, training, and professional support.

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Whether you are developing your career, strengthening your sales capability, or growing a scientific business, tell us what you would like to achieve.

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Mentoring, scientific sales training, and business development consultancy.

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