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Oliver Waterhouse
Visiting Scholar @ Stanford | Biotech Entrepreneur
Oliver Waterhouse is currently a Visiting Scholar at Stanford University, a position he has held since January 2023.1 He is a biotech entrepreneur with a diverse background in the life sciences and business sectors.
Professional Experience
Prior to his role at Stanford, Waterhouse held several notable positions:
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Head of Exact Sciences Innovation at Exact Sciences from November 2020 to December 2022. Exact Sciences is a 7,000-person company focused on early cancer detection.1
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Co-founder and CEO of Base Genomics from October 2018 to December 2022. This company worked on transforming the understanding of epigenetics and early-stage cancer detection using blood tests. Base Genomics was later acquired by Exact Sciences.1
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Entrepreneur In Residence at Oxford Science Enterprises from October 2018 to July 2019, where he supported various Oxford companies, including Vaccitech, co-inventors of the Oxford COVID-19 vaccine.1
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Head of Partnerships at Zinc VC from June 2017 to June 2018, where he co-designed and ran a venture builder program.1
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Business Analyst at McKinsey & Company from February 2015 to June 2017, working on various projects including next-gen medicines strategy for big pharma and sustainability strategy for a large automotive company.1
Education
Waterhouse has a strong educational background:
- Studied Biology & Public Health at the University of California, Berkeley.1
- Earned a degree in Neuroscience with First Class Honours from the University of Edinburgh, where he was also on the Tennis Team.1
- Attended Bedales School, where he was Head Boy and an Academic Scholar.1
Current Role
As a Visiting Scholar at Stanford University, Waterhouse is likely involved in research or collaborative projects related to his expertise in biotech and innovation. He is also associated with Stanford's Emergence Program, where he serves as an Advisor and Biotech Entrepreneur.23
Oliver Waterhouse's diverse experience in biotech entrepreneurship, innovation, and business strategy positions him as a valuable contributor to Stanford's research and innovation ecosystem.
