Mike Ward is a highly experienced and reputable professional in the life sciences industry, with an expansive background in journalism and leadership positions. Notably, he served as the Chief Content Officer for Datamonitor Healthcare & Scrip Intelligence and the Editor of Scrip Intelligence at Informa Group. Additionally, he was a Senior Editor at BioCentury Publications and the Director & Co-Founder of Critical I Limited. Mike also carries extensive experience in managing and advising various life sciences companies, having served as Managing Director of several organizations, including Friedman Billings Ramsay International, Quartz Capital Partners, and BioBusiness. Mike is currently the Global Head of Thought Leadership at Decision Resources Group, part of Clarivate. His expertise spans biotech, chemistry, and technology, and he has a proven track record of providing reliable and insightful analysis of both the industry and market data.