Paris, March 16th, 2026
ProductLife Group (PLG), a global provider of consulting and outsourcing services for the life sciences industry, today announced the appointment of Dr. James Burt as Chief Executive Officer.
Dr. Burt brings more than 20 years of international leadership experience across the pharmaceutical value chain, including generic, biosimilar, orphan and value-added medicines. His career reflects a strong track record of leading global organizations, scaling operations and driving strategic transformation in complex healthcare markets.
Most recently, Dr. Burt served as Group CEO of Pharmanovia, where he led a major strategic transformation and delivered significant business growth. Prior to that, he spent over a decade at Accord Healthcare, most recently as Executive Vice President for Europe, the Middle East and Africa, where he oversaw a €750 million P&L and led a team of approximately 2,500 colleagues.
Dr. Burt holds a Ph.D. in Biochemical Engineering from the University of Birmingham and has been actively involved in industry leadership initiatives, including serving as Vice President of Medicines for Europe and Chair of the Value-Added Medicines Group.
This appointment follows a transition period during which Shaun Chilton served as Executive Chairman, supporting the organization’s continuity and helping position ProductLife Group for its next phase of development. He will continue to support the Group in his role as Chairman alongside Dr. Burt.
Dr. Burt’s arrival comes at an important moment for ProductLife Group as the company continues to expand its global footprint and strengthen its capabilities across regulatory, clinical, quality and digital services, supporting pharmaceutical, biotech and medical device companies worldwide.
Dr. Burt commented:
“ProductLife Group has established itself as a trusted partner to the life sciences industry. I am excited to join the organization and work alongside its teams to further advance the company’s capabilities, support its strategic development and continue delivering value to clients and patients worldwide.”
This leadership transition marks a new phase of growth for ProductLife Group as it continues to expand its global capabilities and support clients across the life sciences ecosystem.
About ProductLife Group
ProductLife Group (PLG) is a global provider of consulting and outsourcing services for the life sciences industry, delivering end-to-end support across the entire product lifecycle.
With a presence in 150+ countries, operations in 50+ countries, and a team of over 2,000 professionals, PLG acts as a one-stop partner for pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, nutrition and cosmetics companies.
