Simon

SIMON WESTBROOK

Business

Tetrad Biotechnology; Levicept, founder


Biography

A former Pfizer scientist, still based in Discovery Park, Simon is currently developing cutting-edge treatments for osteoarthritis and pulmonary fibrosis, through his two biotech startups.

Why East Kent?

World-class lab facilities in Sandwich’s Discovery Park, and access to the trained biotech workforce of ex-Pfizer employees.

Simon says...

“The area is fantastic to live in, and the schools are great; that’s one reason [former Pfizer employee] families have stayed in the area.”

“Money was getting tight, and Kent County Council put £20,000 per company for people as a grant to work here in [Discovery] Park and try and establish companies. If it wasn’t for them I would have found it really tough"