Dr. Simon J Wheeler - Manager, Novartis Venture Funds Animal Health (UK)
Simon Wheeler is a manager and veterinarian who, since graduating from University of Bristol in 1981, has held several commercial, clinical, educational and management roles in industry and academia. Simon’s veterinary specialty is neurology, having been awarded a PhD by the University of London and subsequently gaining the Diploma of the European College of Veterinary Neurology, of which he is a past-president. He is Adjunct Professor of Clinical Science at the College of Veterinary Medicine, North Carolina State University, and European Veterinary Specialist in Neurology. He holds an MBA from the Open University Business School, UK.
Simon has authored several text books and over 115 articles in research, education and text books. He has lectured throughout the world on veterinary neurology and neurosurgery, and on aspects of management.
In academia, Simon held faculty positions at the Royal Veterinary College, University of London and North Carolina State University. He has been in the veterinary pharmaceutical industry for the last 12 years in various technical and marketing roles, currently working with the Novartis Venture Fund where he is responsible for identifying and evaluating investment opportunities related to animal health.