Joshua J. Schmidt, Ph.D.

Healthcare Innovation & Growth Executive | Life Science & MedTech Services | Clinical, Bioanalytical & Preclinical Development | Strategic Partnerships

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

About

I help life science and medical device organizations solve complex scientific, regulatory, and development challenges through strategic partnerships and consultative service solutions. I’m a business development leader with a Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Sciences and more than a decade of experience working across medical device, pharmaceutical, and life science service organizations. My career has focused on translating complex technical capabilities into practical solutions that help clients accelerate development timelines, navigate regulatory requirements, and reduce risk. Currently, I serve as Director of Business Development at Immunologix, where I work with biotech and pharmaceutical companies developing biologics and advanced therapeutics. I partner with scientific and regulatory stakeholders to design bioanalytical and biomarker strategies that support preclinical and clinical development programs. Throughout my career, I have operated at the intersection of science, regulation, and commercialization. Earlier roles at Medtronic, Pace Analytical Life Sciences, SenzaGen, and The Jackson Laboratory provided experience across medical device development, analytical testing, alternative toxicology approaches, and preclinical research services. These experiences have given me deep insight into the technical and regulatory environments that shape how innovative therapies and devices reach patients. I enjoy building long-term partnerships with organizations across the life sciences ecosystem—working closely with R&D, quality, regulatory, and procurement teams to align scientific capabilities with real business and development needs. Areas of focus include: • Medical device and life science services • Clinical and preclinical development support • Bioanalytical and biomarker strategies • Extractables, leachables, and biocompatibility • Regulatory and quality-driven development environments • Strategic partnerships and enterprise account growth I am always interested in connecting with leaders across biotech, pharmaceutical, and medical device organizations who are advancing new therapies and technologies. Feel free to reach out if you’d like to discuss collaboration opportunities or industry trends.

Experience

  • Principal Consultant at Science Accelerated LLC
    Jan 2021 - Present · 5 yrs 6 mos

  • Co-Founder at North American Biocompatibility Summit
    Jan 2018 - Present · 8 yrs 6 mos

    Worked together with Tom Babineau to establish a biocompatibility conference in North America. Details on this conference can be found at www.nabiocompatibilitysummit.com.

  • Business Development Director at Immunologix Laboratories
    Mar 2025 - May 2026 · 1 yr 3 mos

  • Director Of Business Development at The Jackson Laboratory
    Jan 2022 - Feb 2025 · 3 yrs 2 mos

  • Business Development Manager and E&L Technical Specialist at Toxikon Corporation
    Feb 2021 - Nov 2021 · 10 mos