About Nextus


Nextus, created by William Thoms, works with scientists to commercialize their innovative biotechnologies.

Nextus resolves the non-scientific, business aspects of the commercialization process, through
  • strategic planning
  • business development
  • transactional and project management
  • intellectual property management
  • technology transfer
  • legal and corporate governance
  • risk and crisis management
  • government and public relations.

Nextus is adept at
  • Finding creative ways to obtain major government funding for product development projects
  • Resolving commercialization issues with governments (both on a federal and provincial level), with researchers, with universities and with biotech companies
  • Finalizing scientific and research agreements with governments, researchers, universities and biotech companies
  • Determining the most efficient way to identify, protect and own intellectual property
  • Utilizing patents strategically so as to maximize their value
  • Determining the best corporate structure to commercialize technology
  • Developing and maintaining effective relationships with key collaborators such as academic institutions, governments, financial partners and other potential partners

    About Bill Thoms

    Bill Thoms is a businessman and former senior executive with more than 14 years experience in the innovative biotechnology field.

    Following an undergraduate degree in mathematics chemistry and biology, from Queen's University, Mr. Thoms obtained law degrees from Dalhousie University and The London School of Economics. Reflecting his growing interest and expertise in business, he has since taken a number of business courses from Queen's University, York University, The Niagara Institute and McGill University.

    Bill Thoms practiced law in private practice in Toronto before becoming a corporate executive in the natural resources sector for ten years.

    In 1986, Bill Thoms joined Connaught Laboratories Limited, where he was Vice President and General Counsel. In 2000, Bill Thoms left Connaught and created his consulting practice, Nextus.