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Kevin Jones
President
Aliri Bio
Interview conducted by:
Lynn Fosse, Senior Editor
CEOCFO Magazine
Published – December 15, 2025
CEOCFO: Mr. Jones, what is the idea behind Aliri Bio?
Mr. Jones: Aliri provides growth-
We offer a full suite of services that include traditional bioanalytical testing services with toxicology and clinical support. In addition, our lab in France provides spatial biology services, which is where we do spatial imaging and biospectroscopy. We do biomarkers, translational work, and specialize in multi-
We like to offer a wide range of services for the customers that we support.
CEOCFO: What does world class service mean for Aliri?
Mr. Jones: For us, it means cutting-
We pride ourselves on being first-
CEOCFO: How do you keep up to date on new methods of testing?
Mr. Jones: It is a bit of a combination of things. We dedicate significant time to research and development, identifying market trends, and understanding customers need to be successful. Our scientists are long-
CEOCFO: Would you tell how AI comes into play and how you are able to take advantage of that for your customers?
Mr. Jones: The data is just the beginning of what we are delivering to the customer; it then must be collated, interpreted, and distilled to gain actionable insights. That is where AI comes into play. Our proprietary algorithms allow us to translate our clients’ data to gain insights that help solve the questions that they have about their molecule’s safety and efficacy.
Instead of reporting the data and walking away, AI allows us to provide more insightful answers to the customer, in a much more concise and digestible format. This is a customized approach that varies from project to project, and we see significant benefits when combining AI with our spatial-
CEOCFO: You mentioned a bit about your interactions with customers; what do you do that is different from other labs?
Mr. Jones: One thing that makes us different from other labs is the time we spend getting to know our customers’ challenges. We listen and understand what they are looking for, and understand the dynamic nature of drug development. We work closely with our customers to understand their needs, whether it is speed, scientific expertise, capacity, or a collaborative partner to help them develop their method. It is all about being flexible and solving their problems.
Our scientists in the lab are highly accessible to our customers to answer questions and advise on the right bioanalytical approach for their molecule. I think this is very unique. In our industry, it is rare that all customers, especially smaller biotech companies, are treated with the same level of care as large pharmaceutical companies. Our customers are actually able to speak directly with the scientists that are working on their project. That provides a lot of confidence, a lot of credibility, and ownership between the two parties.
CEOCFO: Are companies turning to you because they recognize the depth of how you work with them, or are they surprised at the level of care you provide throughout your engagement?
Mr. Jones: I think it is a bit of both. A large part of our customer base is repeat customers, and I believe it is because they get that one-
New customers may not be aware of the level of care we take in this area, but in those cases, we make sure that they experience that strong partnership and understand that our scientists are only one call away. This gives them confidence that we are the right lab to deliver the results they are looking for.
CEOCFO: Aliri is a combination of three laboratories. How does that work out for your customers?
Mr. Jones: Thank you for asking that. We focus on an internal strategy of “One Aliri.” We have invested time and effort in the harmonization of our processes globally. This includes our operational excellence processes so that a customer gets the same experience every time, whether the data is being run in Salt Lake City, Colorado Springs, or in France.
The “One Aliri” mantra is something that we live by and enforce in our labs daily to make sure that the experience for the customer is consistent. For our employees, we make sure that across all sites, the systems, processes and tools they use are similar, if not identical, to make sure that cross-
CEOCFO: How do you spend your day as president of Aliri?
Mr. Jones: Lots of meetings. My time is spent making sure that all the “trains” are coming in and going out of the “station” when and how they are supposed to. I set the strategy of where we are going for the future and oversee execution to ensure customer data is being delivered on time and prioritize being available for both our team members and customers when they need support. I also make sure that our stakeholders are getting the feedback that they need and that we are managing our business cost-
There is a fair amount of time I spend in meetings with the staff, coaching, mentoring, and helping to develop the leaders of the future. No two days are ever the same. It depends on where we are at a given month or given quarter as to where my time is spent. I like to view it as a good combination of strategy, tactics, and looking to the future, but also making sure we are delivering for today and that everyone is getting the support that they need. It is my job to make sure that all of that is getting taken care of on a day-
CEOCFO: How do you support your employees?
Mr. Jones: We try to make sure that their voices are heard. We have something internally called the Aliri Pulse, which is an engagement council made up of members of staff from across all Aliri’s sites. The group meets monthly with members of the human resource team and I, and we go over different topics such as communication, employee engagement, social activities, and perhaps tools that people feel we need. We try to keep that constant channel of communication back and forth.
We don’t wait for an engagement or a problem or an issue to arise. Employees have a direct channel to me as the head of the organization and are encouraged to provide feedback as needed so we can course correct and continue improving.
This allows me to address questions that I otherwise might not have heard. I think this has worked out well for us, and it is something I will continue doing in the future.
CEOCFO: How do you reach out to potential new customers as well as people coming back?
Mr. Jones: We use a couple of different pathways. It is all about relationship management, especially by our frontline study directors, which we call Principle Analytical Investigators, who are interacting with customers on a day-
I travel quite a bit with the sales team to meet customers on-
CEOCFO: What is the takeaway for our readers; why choose Aliri Bio?
Mr. Jones: Why Aliri? We are great scientists. We care about our customers and prioritize excellence in everything that we do. We have brought three great companies together under the Aliri brand and embody the best of each of those entities, with our depth and breadth of science, our excellent people, our communication practices, and our extensive regulatory experience. We can leave customers with a very positive experience: fast study set up and startups, quick execution on projects, good quality delivery, and strong communication throughout the project lifecycle. Those are the key things that people are looking for.
Our customers need service providers that they can depend on and trust with their molecules, and they know that we are going to deliver for them, because we have a history of doing just that. That is what I think makes a difference at Aliri.
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