Concept Life Sciences, an integrated drug discovery company, has named John Vu as its business development director for the west coast, UK, it was reported on Tuesday.

Vu joins the company with more than 15 years' experience in both business development and project management within the contract research industry. He joins Concept from Eurofins, where he was director of business development, responsible for sales of in-vitro and in-vivo pharmacological services for the preclinical research market.

Philip Payne, chief commercial officer, Concept Life Sciences, said: "John's strong business development and project management skills, and broad network of contacts, will be a great asset to Concept as we continue to progress with developing our international presence. John's appointment leads on from the success David Halverson has generated in expanding our US client base."