Nanoform, a drug enabling nanotechnology company, has named Dr Goncalo Rebelo de Andrade as its chief of Business Operations, it was reported yesterday.

The role integrates commercial and operational, and Dr Andrade will work closely with Christian Jones, recently appointed chief commercial officer, to manage operational activities for new projects. Dr Andrade will also co-ordinate company activities to deliver services to clients, according to the company.

Dr Andrade has come mostly from a business development, management and intellectual property background within pharmaceutical and biotech companies. He has held roles for Hovione Capital, a life science focused venture capital company, and has served on several life science company boards.