About Discovery Park
From start-ups to scale-ups to leading multinationals, our science park provides the space and support for transformational businesses to thrive.
Welcome to Discovery Park, a hub for interdisciplinary innovation, a thriving community for visionary entrepreneurs and leaders and the ideal environment for businesses to start, scale and succeed.
From state-of-the-art labs and modern offices to unrivalled flexibility and comprehensive support, our team works in partnership with you to provide firm foundations for every stage of your growth. We’ll help you transform your idea into a successful commercial innovation.
Within easy reach of London, Discovery Park spearheads Kent’s flourishing science and technology cluster. As an extension of the Golden Triangle, our location provides access to a wealth of resources and opportunities. Yet, what sets us apart is the freedom to expand and the presence of open-air spaces that inspire creativity and innovation.
This unique combination makes Discovery Park the optimal setting for brilliant minds to unlock the potential of scientific breakthroughs and solve global societal challenges.
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“The site provides major contributions to Pfizer’s pipeline and our development of breakthrough medicines for patients globally. We look forward to working closely with the Discovery Park team to ensure the site continues to be a leading life sciences park and an incubator for scientific innovation and digital technology.”
Our Vision
World-leading Science Park
We're building a world-class, world-leading science and technology park. Our impressive infrastructure already sets us apart and we'll continue to create an environment which brings together the best and brightest minds and fosters innovation.
Manufacturing village aspirations
Our strategy to build a manufacturing village on -site combines the site’s deep manufacturing expertise and excellent logistics with the need for life sciences manufacturing capacity. We want to become a leader in the advanced, digitally enabled manufacturing that the healthcare systems and economies of the future will demand.
A home for transformational businesses
We have a diverse mix of businesses at Discovery Park who are working at the edge of innovation, breaking barriers and solving societal challenges. We want to be the home of choice for transformational businesses working in life sciences or within businesses complimentary to the sector.
World-leading Science Park
We're building a world-class, world-leading science and technology park. Our impressive infrastructure already sets us apart and we'll continue to create an environment which brings together the best and brightest minds and fosters innovation.
Manufacturing village aspirations
Our strategy to build a manufacturing village on -site combines the site’s deep manufacturing expertise and excellent logistics with the need for life sciences manufacturing capacity. We want to become a leader in the advanced, digitally enabled manufacturing that the healthcare systems and economies of the future will demand.
A home for transformational businesses
We have a diverse mix of businesses at Discovery Park who are working at the edge of innovation, breaking barriers and solving societal challenges. We want to be the home of choice for transformational businesses working in life sciences or within businesses complimentary to the sector.
Meet our leadership team
With a clear vision to establish a world-class science park at Discovery Park, Mayer is determined to create an environment that promotes scientific breakthroughs and technological advancements.
Mayer Schreiber
CEO
With a PhD in Biochemistry and over 30 years’ experience in various CEO, Chairman and Non-Exec roles, Martino is an expert in life sciences business incubation and science park development.
Dr Martino Picardo
Chairman
As a former Senior Manager of Roslin BioCentre (Dolly the Sheep) and BioCity Scotland, Jane has a wealth of experience in supporting the growth of Life Science Businesses. She believes in creating a collaborative environment for life sciences to flourish and building great teams to attract the right investment partners.
Jane Kennedy
Chief Business Officer
Chris brings more than 20 years of inward investment and commercial experience in both public and private sectors across the SME and corporate landscape. He works closely with businesses to help find the right space and connect them into the right networks for success.
Chris Broom
Head of Business Development
Graham is an accomplished financial professional with a distinguished track record as the former Chief Financial Officer and Director of FujiFilm Business Innovation New Zealand. With a diverse background spanning multiple regions, including New Zealand, Australia, Asia, the UK, and US, Graham brings a wealth of international corporate experience to his role.
Graham Cook
Head of Finance
Paul Bax is a vastly experienced Engineer and Facilities professional, with detailed knowledge of the Discovery Park site and service delivery. Paul works with businesses to ensure their space meets and exceeds their specific needs. He adapts quickly to change whilst ensuring compliance and quality is paramount.
Paul Bax
Head of Engineering & Facilities
Jon is the driving force behind our Utilities division. With a wealth of experience and a passion for innovation in the utility sector, Jon stands at the forefront of our organisation’s commitment to delivering reliable and sustainable utility services.
Jon Fowler
Head of Utilities
Sarah’s focus is on optimising HR processes, fostering employee development, and aligning HR strategies with overall business goals to ensure a high-performing and motivated workforce at Discovery Park.
Sarah Carroll
Head of HR, Performance & Improvement
Kirsty is a seasoned marketing professional and brings a wealth of experience and expertise to her role, having had a 20 year career spanning prestigious London agencies, working with global giants Nintendo, Samsung and McDonald’s, as well as in-house at public sector and inward investment firms.
Kirsty Budden
Head of Marketing
Renos is a highly respected Bio-business programme director and mentor previously at Birkbeck, University of London. Before that, he was a successful entrepreneur, co-founding Domainex recognised by the Financial Times in 2018 as the ‘fastest-growing drug discovery CRO in Europe.’
Dr Renos Savva
Head of Innovation
Jo plays a crucial role in ensuring Discovery Park’s compliance with safety and environmental regulations. She is responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing policies and procedures to maintain a safe and sustainable work environment.
Jo Giles
Environment, Health & Safety Manager“We truly have something for everyone. So whether that's a start-up who's looking to get started and needs business support, a company looking for space to scale or a University looking to engage with companies to create work placements and research projects. We really have a unique proposition that can offer everybody something that they need.”
