CONSULTING EXPERTS
SHAHIN GHARAKHANIAN, MD Clinical drug development & Medical affairs
Shahin Gharakhanian, MD, specializes in Drug & Vaccine Clinical Development & Medical Affairs. He has expertise in Pharmaceutical Medicine, Executive Leadership & Management (most recent corporate position: VP, Vertex Pharmaceuticals). Shahin Gharakhanian MD Consulting LLC is based at the Cambridge Innovation Center. This specialized consultancy practice is a US/EU network of experts, focused on novel drugs & vaccines development strategy, clinical trials as well as medical/scientific affairs. Shahin steps into biotechs as Chief Medical Officer or for specific projects, including Corporate Development with the CEO. Overall, Shahin has managed/ led projects for 12 different companies, 10 brands and 4 drug launches, in different therapeutic/geographic areas [Asia, EU, USA]. Trained in Internal Medicine & Infectious Diseases, Shahin practiced medicine for more than 20 years in Assistance Publique - Hopitaux de Paris Hospitals.
Shahin Gharakhanian, MD, specializes in Drug & Vaccine Clinical Development & Medical Affairs. He has expertise in Pharmaceutical Medicine, Executive Leadership & Management (most recent corporate position: VP, Vertex Pharmaceuticals). Shahin Gharakhanian MD Consulting LLC is based at the Cambridge Innovation Center. This specialized consultancy practice is a US/EU network of experts, focused on novel drugs & vaccines development strategy, clinical trials as well as medical/scientific affairs. Shahin steps into biotechs as Chief Medical Officer or for specific projects, including Corporate Development with the CEO. Overall, Shahin has managed/ led projects for 12 different companies, 10 brands and 4 drug launches, in different therapeutic/geographic areas [Asia, EU, USA]. Trained in Internal Medicine & Infectious Diseases, Shahin practiced medicine for more than 20 years in Assistance Publique - Hopitaux de Paris Hospitals.
STEPHANE KOWALCZUK, Start ups Founding
+10 years of finance experience in the fields of auditing, manufacturing and biotechnology, with a strong focus on costs controlling, streamlining financial processes and implementing simple financial solutions to support business decision. Strong interest for the Biotech Industry, especially the Funding of innovation and the development of financial planning solutions. Currently Finance Director at Sanofi, in charge of Genzyme R&D and Sanofi’s Venture Capitalist Unit, Sunrise.
+10 years of finance experience in the fields of auditing, manufacturing and biotechnology, with a strong focus on costs controlling, streamlining financial processes and implementing simple financial solutions to support business decision. Strong interest for the Biotech Industry, especially the Funding of innovation and the development of financial planning solutions. Currently Finance Director at Sanofi, in charge of Genzyme R&D and Sanofi’s Venture Capitalist Unit, Sunrise.
BRIAN MONKS, International development, partnering, fund raising, due diligence, negotiations and market studies.
Entrepreneur and life science professional with a degree in biochemistry (USA), and a master’s in business administration (Belgium), he currently runs a consulting company. With nearly 20 years of international experience in innovative bio-industries, from product management to innovation support and economic development, he's worked hand-in-hand with both private and public stakeholders in France and in the US. His consulting company, Monks Innovation, offers project management services in business development. Its services range from partner search, due diligence, negotiation and market research, to FDI project management and marketing services (product launch). Currently based in France (Brittany), and well connected with innovation clusters (i.e. the French Pôles de Compétitivités, Council of European Bio Regions), he travels yearly to the Boston area.
Entrepreneur and life science professional with a degree in biochemistry (USA), and a master’s in business administration (Belgium), he currently runs a consulting company. With nearly 20 years of international experience in innovative bio-industries, from product management to innovation support and economic development, he's worked hand-in-hand with both private and public stakeholders in France and in the US. His consulting company, Monks Innovation, offers project management services in business development. Its services range from partner search, due diligence, negotiation and market research, to FDI project management and marketing services (product launch). Currently based in France (Brittany), and well connected with innovation clusters (i.e. the French Pôles de Compétitivités, Council of European Bio Regions), he travels yearly to the Boston area.
SIMO ARREDOUANI, Immuno-Oncology
Expert in immuno-oncology. Extensive experience in innate and adaptive immunity in the context of solid and hematologic malignancies, autoimmune and infectious disease. Focused on development of potent mono- and combination immunotherapies. Outstanding interpersonal and organizational communication skills leveraged to lead multi-institutional translational R&D collaborations. Broad experience in vaccine-, adjuvant-, antibody- and cell-based immunotherapies of cancer. Significant accomplishments in leadership roles within academic and industry settings. Expert knowledge of the drug discovery process.
Expert in immuno-oncology. Extensive experience in innate and adaptive immunity in the context of solid and hematologic malignancies, autoimmune and infectious disease. Focused on development of potent mono- and combination immunotherapies. Outstanding interpersonal and organizational communication skills leveraged to lead multi-institutional translational R&D collaborations. Broad experience in vaccine-, adjuvant-, antibody- and cell-based immunotherapies of cancer. Significant accomplishments in leadership roles within academic and industry settings. Expert knowledge of the drug discovery process.
MICHAEL S. VARADIAN, JD, MBA, Healthcare, Integrated Care,National Health Payment Reform
Michael S. Varadian is a nationally recognized leader and innovator of progressive private and public sector healthcare systems, health reform, health regulations and law, mergers and acquisitions, value based services, and integrated physical/behavioral health systems. For over thirty years, he has operated at the highest levels of state government, academic medical centers, national provider and managed health corporations, clinical outcome agencies, and consulting and law firms. He has specialized in national and statewide operations, innovative product and services pilots and program implementation in the health care provider, payer and licensing and regulatory arenas. He has been involved in over $1billion in healthcare merger and acquisition activities.
Michael S. Varadian is a nationally recognized leader and innovator of progressive private and public sector healthcare systems, health reform, health regulations and law, mergers and acquisitions, value based services, and integrated physical/behavioral health systems. For over thirty years, he has operated at the highest levels of state government, academic medical centers, national provider and managed health corporations, clinical outcome agencies, and consulting and law firms. He has specialized in national and statewide operations, innovative product and services pilots and program implementation in the health care provider, payer and licensing and regulatory arenas. He has been involved in over $1billion in healthcare merger and acquisition activities.
