James Finney

James Finney is an experienced professional currently serving as the NIHR MLTC CNC Partnerships Programme Manager at the University of Leicester since June 2020, where responsibilities include overseeing cross NIHR collaboration projects. Previously, James managed the Leicester Life Sciences Accelerator, focusing on innovation support for life sciences and healthcare businesses. Prior roles include Commercial Manager at the University of Leicester, and Senior Research & Innovation Manager at Unipart Rail, leading projects in digital solutions for the rail industry. With a strong academic background, including an MBA from the University of Sheffield and extensive project management and communications experience in global organizations like GSK and Novozymes, James has developed a robust skill set in innovation, commercialization, and stakeholder management across various sectors.