Who We Are
The people you want to work with.
Engagement
We don’t just get things done, we have a good time along the way. Pharmica Project Managers are incredibly…normal. We relate. We’ll leave you with great results and great stories too.
Expertise
Since 2005, our project managers have been on the front lines of every aspect of the BioPharma industry’s changes. We know how to best manage your most important projects and also provide the BioPharma subject matter expertise that will help you get the best results.
Execution
Pharmica Project Managers are also seasoned pharma professionals with the subject matter expertise you need, so you know every PM will fit with your organization and every engagement will lead to consistent, reliable results. Pharmica Project Managers have the focus and flexibility to bring great ideas from the back of the napkin to the forefront of your organization.
Service Areas
How we help you Get Better.
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R&D Operations /Program Management
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Pharmacovigilance
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Global Development/Clinical Operations
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Regulatory
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Commercial
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Technology Solutions & Implementation
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Data Visualization & Analytics
Harvesting and simplifying data so you can Get Better insights. -
Process Improvement
Streamlining and coordinating work so you can Get Better reliability. -
Organizational Change
Cultivating understanding in your group so you can Get Better outcomes. -
Compliance & Quality
Designing conformity for standards so you can Get Better consistency. -
Vendor Selection & Management
Understanding how best to collaborate so you Get Better partnerships. -
Content Strategy
Streamlining and organizing your information so you Get Better knowledge. -
Operations
Providing resources when they're needed most so you can Get Better work. -
Resource & Portfolio Management
Understanding needs and facilitating plans so you can Get Better execution. -
Patient Engagement
Listening and integrating patient voice so you can Get Better engagement.
About Us
You need a world-class project manager to make sure that nothing goes wrong.
Pharmica understands that there are a lot of variables to consider when it comes to finding the right project manager for your needs.
In the increasingly competitive pharma industry, having a solid project manager isn’t always enough. Not only do you need the skills of a veteran PM, but also the experience and expertise of an industry expert. And since you’re going to be working side by side, you need someone who is easy to get along with. Pharmica PMs combine the project management capabilities, the subject matter expertise, and the friendly personality that will make sure both you and your project are well taken care of.
Repeat Client Rate
Consultants with Pharma Experience
Consultant Professional Certification
Our Team
Meet our team of personable, friendly project managers – real problem solvers with the industry expertise to get things done.
Matt Kiernan
Eric Lake
Greg Cohee
Nicholas Lagrotta
Lisa Chwieroth
Ngoc Nguyen
Susan Dulski
Kristen Paterson
Ed Venkat
Andy Grubb
John Montesano
Madhu Nalubandu
Cathy Waytt
Earon Sotto
Sravani Uppalapati
Colleen Tsai
Hemin Gandhi
Helen Weiner
Elliot Porter
Jared Shockcor
Maria Dininno
Travis Volosyn
Janine Jazayeri
Rajash Pallai
Kayla Seider
Evan Catudal
Samta Patel
Ronak Patel
Hetarthi Darji
Julianna Escalante
Eleni Vittas
Mary Keirans, RN, BS
Jim Deiner
Kerry Williams
Jeffrey Massone
Natalie Brody
Julie Houser
Erika Deitz
Jill Holzheimer
Chelsea Walsdron
Becky McGoldrick
Events
BLOGS
Ideas and insights from Pharmica's Project Managers.
5 Ways to Manage a Project Timeline
Properly managing complex projects can be overwhelming even for the most experienced project managers. Missed deadlines, disorganization, and lack of efficiency can quickly derail a project. This can leave you with unhappy clients and team members. A carefully created and well-maintained project timeline is the basis for successful PM solutions. These five easy steps will help you[…]
Effective Project Meetings – How to Lead Mindful Meetings Part II
In my last blog, I discussed how you can stop feeling frustrated over unproductive project meetings and how to make them more mindful. In this blog we will finish it up with preparing for the meeting and the meeting itself. Mindful Project Meetings: The Meeting Preparation Your meeting attendees should be showing up to the[…]
Effective Project Meetings – How a Project Manager can Lead Mindful Meetings
How many times have you left project meetings feeling frustrated and none the wiser for having attended? If you were to take a look at all the meetings you attend in a week – how many of them would you say were truly valuable to yourself or your team? Meetings where paths were mapped out,[…]
5 Ways to Manage Scope Creep in Your Project
Is your project slowly but surely getting out of control? Are stakeholders asking for more and more as the days go on? If you’re a project manager, you’ve suffered from it – scope creep. Scope creep is a problem in any industry – pharmaceutical included. In part, this is because many companies haven’t even been[…]
Will Remote Clinical Trials Become the New Norm?
By some counts, prescription drug costs account for 20 % of all healthcare costs. The cost of getting a drug to market reaching well over a billion dollars and there is a growing scrutiny of money-conscious consumers. It is not hard to see why pharma companies are searching to find ways to reduce costs. Clinical[…]
Are We Moving Beyond Patient Centricity to Collaborative Health?
It has only been a couple of decades since the concept of patient-centered care or patient centricity entered our collective consciousness. However, much has changed and continues to change rapidly in the healthcare industry. Technological, economic, and social advancements are moving at break-neck speed and propelling the industry into ever evolving directions. We could already[…]
Survey Shows Barriers to Clinical Trial Recruitment
We have long known the challenges of clinical trial recruitment. So it’s not a surprise that a new survey conducted by SubjectWell shows that a general lack of awareness is a major hurdle in clinical trial recruitment. The Pharma industry spends more than $2 billion per year on clinical trial recruitment. However, these dollars don’t[…]
Analog & Digital Approaches to Better Patient Engagement
Patients and regulatory authorities are asking for more patient/sponsor communication over the drug development cycle. At the same time, many sponsors seek to better understand the value of different investments to meet this demand. They are converting patient insights into journey maps and case studies that are producing a variety of new technologies and services[…]
Can Drug Development be AGILE? – Part II
Agile Methodology is not new – except in the realm of clinical drug development. As you will see, there are ways to use this old IT technique to enhance your drug development team’s chances of hitting their goals. Agile methods were developed to overcome weaknesses in a conventional engineering process. Agile development can provide important benefits.[…]
Can Drug Development be AGILE?
Drug development is no easy task. With the enormous resources the process consumes, and the risk inherent in every drug program, it’s no wonder biopharma companies are always striving for an edge when it comes to managing their portfolios. Today’s big problems in managing these programs are nothing new: Costs – The cost to develop[…]
New Trends in Clinical Trials Focus on Patient Engagement
A recent BioPharma Dive article on the five trends changing clinical trials – patient centricity, tapping into technology (e.g. mobile devices), wearables (e.g. remote blood glucose monitors), flexibility (in trial design), and automated site supplies – has an interesting trend in the article itself. So, what’s the overarching trend? Four out of the five trends[…]
Patient Engagement Solutions – Portal Use is on the Rise
As a patient engagement solution, healthcare portals are nothing new. But for healthcare providers, getting patients to use their portals hasn’t been easy. Now it looks like portal use is on the rise and with that a hope of greater patient engagement. A recent CDW survey of 200 patients and providers has shown a jump[…]