TSB head of healthcare Zahid Latif

Zahid Latif

Head of Healthcare, Technology Strategy Board

Education
1992 BSc Pharmacy, University of Strathclyde
1987 PhD Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Strathclyde

2010 MBA Cardiff University

Career
1992 Pre-registration Pharmacist, Glasgow Royal Infirmary
1997 Senior Scientist Xenova Discovery, Slough
1998 Senior Scientist Xenova Discovery Aberystwyth
1999 Operation Manager MNL Aberystwyth
2004 Clinical Trial Supplies Pharmacist, Wyeth, Gosport

2005 Operation Manager Integrin, Oban – marine biotechnology
2007 Lead Technologist Biosciences and Healthcare, Technology Strategy Board
2010 Head of Healthcare, Technology Strategy Board

Zahid Latif appears to be enjoying life as his team expands and his department gets a bigger share of the TSB’s annual budget of £390m. With next week marking five years at the government innovation agency, the former pharmacist reveals that this is the longest he has stayed in any job and almost seems surprised at his own commitment.

We’re on the TSB-backed ‘Future Health Mission’ with 20 of the UK’s most promising medical technology companies as they hope to secure investment from Boston’s wealthy venture capitalists, build relationships with other companies in their respective fields, and learn the crucial dos and don’ts for healthcare start ups looking to break into the USA.