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Consultancy lab in Camarillo aims to nurture biotech startups
by Allison Bruce, Posted January 2, 2010 at 1:20 a.m.
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PQC Consulting, Inc. becomes an official sponsor of Maverick's Angels
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PQC Consulting, Inc., Receives Economic Development Loan from Ventura County
November 3, 2009: PQC Consulting, Inc., of Camarillo, California, was approved to receive a business development loan from the Economic Development Collaborative of Ventura County (EDC-VC). The $250,000 loan will be used to build out and equip a laboratory for contract process development of biological drug substances. In addition, PQC will hire scientists and associates to staff the new contract laboratory.
“PQC is grateful to the EDC-VC for recognizing the value that our Bioscience lab will bring to the county,” said Jamie Jamshidi, PQC’s President and CEO. “This facility will bring business to the region which would otherwise be outsourced to distant facilities, of which all but a few are located outside of California. Many of PQC’s past and current consulting clients would be ideal candidates for the services we will provide in the new facility. As such, we anticipate future clientele receiving both consulting and laboratory support, including startup companies which are expected to flourish in our region.” According to Michael L. Klein, Ph.D., PQC’s Vice President and Chief Scientific Officer, “As would be expected in a region dominated by Amgen, there are several local contract facilities and consultants whose experience and expertise provide assistance to companies in advancing biologically-derived therapeutics into and through clinical trials. The single technological gap among these local firms is drug substance process development. The PQC Bioscience lab will immediately fill this gap, and can offer clients fully integrated product development, if desired, in conjunction with our fellow contractors and consultants in the region.”
PQC’s new facility is located in the Camarillo Ranch Business Center. Anderson Construction, Inc., of Camarillo will manage the construction of the PQC Bioscience lab. The target date for completion of the Bioscience lab is mid-February 2010.
PQC Consulting, Inc., names Wayne R. Pearl to its Board of Directors
September 22, 2009: Wayne R. Pearl, a former Vice President at Amgen, Inc., and a veteran of 32 years in protein chemistry and biotechnology, has joined the Board of Directors at PQC Consulting, Inc., of Thousand Oaks, California. Mr. Pearl was a key contributor to Amgen’s growth and success during its earliest stages, and was directly responsible for managing functions that established Amgen as the world’s premier biotechnology company. Mr. Pearl’s experience in process development, manufacturing, quality, and logistics is well-aligned with the functions currently overseen by PQC Consulting, and which are integral parts of PQC’s future expansion plans.
“We are extremely pleased to have Wayne Pearl join the PQC Board of Directors,” said Jamie Jamshidi, PQC’s President and CEO. “His biotechnology experience has few equals, and he was directly responsible for so many of Amgen’s successes. Wayne is a true biotech pioneer, having helped to start up functions which became key driving forces for Amgen’s early success in developing protein therapeutics. And in leading many other functions throughout the company, Wayne’s efforts helped Amgen to sustain its excellence in both clinical product development and commercial activities.” According to Michael L. Klein, Ph.D., PQC’s Vice President and Chief Scientific Officer, “Wayne Pearl’s experience is an extremely valuable asset to our firm, increasing our profile in our industry, and in guiding us through future expansion which will be similar to the establishment of various functions in which he participated during Amgen’s formative years. With Wayne’s help, PQC will be able to successfully expand upon the already substantial package of services available to our clients.”
Mr. Pearl’s career began at the University of Pennsylvania Medical School, working on the isolation and characterization of enzymes from neuroblastoma. He later joined Pittman-Moore, Inc., in developing diagnostic kits, vaccines, and therapeutic products. Mr. Pearl’s 22-year career at Amgen included the establishment of the Clinical Manufacturing group, the successful startup and management of two drug substance facilities (including production of the blockbuster product Neupogen®), development and leadership of Amgen’s international Quality Assurance organization, directing the European logistics center, and vice presidency positions in logistics, manufacturing, and clinical operations.
August 20th, 2009
PQC Consulting, Inc. launches www.biopharma-webinars.com in affiliation with Bio-Ops, Inc.
Biopharma Webinars is a webinar hosting site providing technical expertise and comprehensive training for the biotech/pharmaceutical industry world-wide.
On June 10th, 2009, PQC Consulting, Inc. is hosting the second gathering of Amgen alumni in Newbury Park. This event is sponsored by PQC Consulting, Inc. and The BioTech Forum.
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On August 14, 2008, PQC Consulting, Inc. hosted a gathering of Amgen alumni in Thousand Oaks. Click here for news article: Alums Finding Life After Amgen
PQC Consulting, Inc.’s next Amgen alumni event is scheduled for June 10, 2009.
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PQC Consulting, Inc. welcomes new team members:
Michael L. Klein, Ph.D. – Vice President and Chief Scientific Officer
Melissa Kirkegaard – Quality Professional
Glen Lawrence, Ph.D. – Scientific Advisor
Timothy Grasel, Ph.D. - Scientific Advisor
new team members
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Upcoming presentations by PQC Consulting, Inc.
April 21, 2009 – April 22, 2009: PABME 2009 Conference, Dubai click here to view the conference webpage
May 4, 2009 – May 6, 2009: BPI Analytical & Quality Summit, La Jolla, California click here to view the conference webpage
May 12, 2009 – Venture Coast Life Science Innovators, Aloha Steakhouse, Camarillo click here to view the event flyer
November 10th, 2009 - PQC Consulting, Inc. attends AAPS Gathering
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PQC Consulting, Inc.’s new signature piece of art has been created by Artist Chuck Trunks.
