Start Pharma Consulting

Start Pharma Consulting is a boutique life sciences consultancy based in San Diego, California, that provides strategic and technical advisory services to the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries. Founded and led by Dr. Valerie Harding, a seasoned R&D executive with over 30 years of experience, the firm specializes in Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Controls (CMC), regulatory strategy, and drug product design. The consultancy assists companies in advancing their drug portfolios from early-stage research through global regulatory submissions (including IND, NDA, and MAA) and commercial launch. Start Pharma Consulting is particularly recognized for its expertise in therapeutic areas such as oncology, anti-infectives, and ophthalmology, supporting both emerging biotechs and established pharmaceutical firms in value creation and portfolio advancement.