Nearly two decades of moving molecules to market.

We're a full-service international CMC consulting and product management firm. Our team of senior scientists, engineers, and regulatory experts partners with pharmaceutical and biotech companies at every stage of the product lifecycle.

100+

Senior consultants worldwide

25+

Avg. years of experience

65+

Countries served

450+

Projects completed

Trusted by companies around the globe

Our diverse team of PhDs, MBAs, scientists, & engineers add value to our clients in over 65 countries around the world.

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Who We Are

We are a highly experienced team of subject matter experts on all topics related to Chemistry Manufacturing and Controls (CMC).

Our mission is to improve the health and safety of patients. We are focused on delivering the highest quality services and take pride in providing innovative CMC solutions to our clients around the world.

Diverse team of 100+ consultants - PhDs, MBAs, scientists, & engineers.

Majority of our consultants have over 25+ years of experience.

Help clients reduce complexity and implement strategy-led approaches across the entire product lifecycle.

Add value to our clients in over 65 countries around the world.

Built for the long run

A team of experts who've been where your molecule needs to go.

Our consultants aren't just advisors - they're former industry leaders from companies like GSK, Pfizer, and Sanofi with extensive experience working with small and mid-sized innovative biotech and pharma companies. They've developed, registered, and launched products across the globe. That experience is now working for you.

Leadership

Meet the Verta Life Sciences Leadership Team

Nick Davies, Managing Partner at Verta Life Sciences

Nick Davies

Managing Partner

Nick brings over 30 years of experience in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry to his role as Managing Partner of Verta Life Sciences. He has helped numerous clients develop, manufacture, register, launch and supply new products around the world. His expertise lies in manufacturing strategy and has been responsible for the annual supply of over $5 billion worth of pharmaceutical products globally.

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Ian Smart, Managing Partner at Verta Life Sciences

Ian Smart

Managing Partner

Ian leverages over 30 years of experience in the Pharmaceutical and Medical Device sector. With a proven track record in consulting for almost three decades, Ian has extensive knowledge in all areas of product development, manufacturing processes, business development and worldwide regulatory requirements that supports his focused insight and leadership for multi-disciplinary teams of Health Care Projects.

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Beth Lindsey, Partner at Verta Life Sciences

Beth Lindsey

Partner

Beth has over 30 years of experience in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry helping clients overcome challenges in the areas of business development, product launch, manufacturing supply chain optimization, strategic sourcing, and contract negotiation. Her 30 years in the industry has given her a deep knowledge of contract manufacturing offerings resulting in her ability to pinpoint the right manufacture for a client's specific needs.

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Our team

Meet some more of our expert consultants.

Beyond leadership, Verta is 100+ senior scientists, engineers, and regulatory specialists—ready to support your program across the full CMC lifecycle.

Our Story

Story Behind Our Firm

In the nearly two decades since its founding, Verta Life Sciences has grown steadily with its team of over 100 consultants and a track record of success, the company is well-positioned to continue to meet the needs of its clients and to make a positive impact on life sciences.

2009

Nick Davies & Associates LLC, an International Pharmaceutical and Biotech Consulting organization was founded by Nick Davies.

2010

Nick Davies & Associates, LLC started doing business as NDA Consultants in recognition of the growing number of consultants joining the organization.

2014

NDA Life Sciences formed as a partnership to spring board the growth of our Consulting Services and Product Management firm. NDA Life Sciences experienced steady growth and increased its total number of consultants to 50 worldwide.

2016

Name changed to Verta Life Sciences in recognition of the expansion of our services as a fully integrated Life Science Consulting and Product Management firm.

2019

Verta Life Sciences remained committed to its mission of helping clients bring innovative and effective life science products to market by successfully completing over 66 projects. Our team grew to 80 consultants worldwide.

2022

Verta Life Sciences experienced steady growth and increased its total number of consultants to over 100 worldwide. Our team of skilled professionals have a wealth of knowledge and expertise in the life science field, and worked to support our clients achieve success in over 110 projects.

2026

Verta Life Sciences. Relaunched our website to showcase the full breadth of our services, supporting innovative pharmaceutical and biologic products from pre-IND planning and clinical development through registration, launch, and continued supply. To date, Verta has completed more than 450 projects for clients worldwide.

Ready to move your molecule forward?

Whether you are navigating a complex CMC challenge or planning your next milestone, start a conversation with our team.