Midatech Pharma is proof that there is still a place in the pharmaceuticals market for smaller, more nimble companies. Under Jim Phillips’ leadership, the nanomedicine company has focused on niche products and accelerated growth through the strategic acquisition of complementary products and technologies. Aside from founding Talisker Pharma in 2004, Phillips has held senior positions at world leading brands such as Johnson & Johnson, Novartis, EUSA Pharma and Prosonix. The executive’s extensive industry experience has been put to good use at Midatech, where he has focused on innovation in a bid to keep the company fresh.