Michael Shipton is Chief Business Officer at Lightship, leading commercial strategy, business development, finance, legal operations, and quality. With more than 30 years in life sciences and technology, Michael has held senior leadership roles at Profound Research, Science 37, Syneos Health, and Quintiles (now IQVIA). His expertise spans sales, marketing, partnerships, operations, and customer engagement, with a track record of building strong teams and driving growth. Known for leading with empathy and vision, Michael is committed to transforming clinical research delivery and improving outcomes for patients and communities through innovative, inclusive trial models.