pharmatechassociates | a USP company
★ A USP Company · Est. 1995

About Pharmatech Associates

Compliance through Science®

For thirty years we have stayed close to the plant floor and the project room — translating regulations into workable plans, with patients at the center of every decision.

The Pharmatech Story

Three decades of turning complexity into reliable supply.

For over thirty years, Pharmatech has helped manufacturers turn complex ideas into reliable supply of medicines. What has not changed is how we show up — close to the work, clear in our advice, and patient-centered in every decision.

  1. 1995

    Founded

    Calvin Wong founds Pharmatech Validation Services in the San Francisco Bay Area.

  2. 2000s

    End-to-End Lifecycle

    Expanded from single-site problem solving to full lifecycle support.

  3. 2010s

    Global Operations

    Grew across North America, Europe, Asia and Latin America.

  4. 2021

    Joined USP

    Became the consulting arm of United States Pharmacopeia.

  5. 2025

    30 Years

    Celebrating three decades of Compliance through Science®.

“The inspiration for Pharmatech was always simple and practical — to help manufacturers turn complex requirements into reliable operations that protect patients.”

Global Reach

30 Years of Global Experience

Pharmatech supports life science companies at every stage — from early-stage startups to global multinationals — across four continents.

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Leadership

Pharmatech Leadership

Scientists, engineers, and business leaders who have spent their careers in development, manufacturing, and quality.

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Erika Porcelli
Chief Executive Officer

Erika leads Pharmatech's global strategy, drawing on decades of life sciences leadership to align operations, growth, and client outcomes.

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Bikash Chatterjee
Chief Science Officer

Bikash sets the scientific direction across CMC, quality, and regulatory practices — connecting deep technical expertise to practical execution.

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Scott Snyder
Chief Operating Officer

Scott runs day-to-day operations, ensuring every engagement is staffed with the right expertise and delivered to the highest standard.

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Claudia Lin
Executive Vice President

Claudia drives strategic initiatives across Pharmatech's global practice, with a focus on client success and organizational excellence.

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Stephanie Gaulding
Executive Consultant & Head of PMO

Stephanie leads program management — keeping multi-workstream engagements coordinated, on time, and aligned to outcomes.

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Richard Steiner
Head of Sales & Practice Lead, PCM

Richard leads commercial strategy and the Pharmaceutical Continuous Manufacturing practice, partnering with clients on transformative programs.

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Peter Rafa
Executive Consultant

Peter brings decades of CMC and quality experience, advising clients on the most complex development and compliance challenges.

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Calvin Wong
Founder

Calvin founded Pharmatech in 1995 with a simple idea: turn complex pharmaceutical requirements into reliable operations that protect patients.

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Elizabeth (Beth) Akiwowo Hoffner
VP, Head of Business Development & Marketing

Beth leads global business development and marketing — building partnerships that connect Pharmatech's capabilities to client needs.

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Stephanie Gallo
Assistant Controller

Stephanie oversees financial operations, ensuring rigorous reporting and the financial foundation that supports Pharmatech's growth.

Our Values

What we stand for.

Patient Impact

We measure success by impact on patients. When choices are close, we favor what improves product quality, reliability and safety.

Integrity in Advice

We give clear, realistic guidance — even when it means hard conversations about risk, cost, or timelines. You always know where you stand.

Practical Science

We connect strong science with real operations. Recommendations are grounded in data and designed to work in the plant and in front of regulators.

Shared Success

We work as part of your team, build capability, and leave your organization stronger than when we arrived.