About Us
Port City Labs has been in the trenches of the life sciences industry for over 20 years, building relationships that withstand market fluctuations.
At Port City Labs, we believe that the future of biotech is shaped by visionary leaders, bold ideas, groundbreaking science, and relentless innovation. Yet, success is ultimately determined by the leaders who bring these visions to life. In an industry defined by rapid advancements, shifting market forces, and unpredictable funding cycles, securing the right leadership at the right time is more critical than ever.
Our mission is to ensure that companies navigating the complexities of biotech’s evolving landscape are supported by executives who not only lead but inspire, innovate, and drive lasting impact. We recognize that greatest breakthroughs are made possible by the people behind them.
Through our deep industry relationships, decades of experience, and commitment to thought leadership we walk alongside these pioneering organizations to attract elusive talent that drives our industry. Even amid the biotechs ecosystem of inherent cycles of rapid growth, transformation, and challenge…we deliver. Port City Labs is uniquely positioned to help companies navigate the ever-evolving landscape, where resilience, vision, and leadership turn volatility into opportunity.
Managing Partner
Shawn Friend
Founder and Managing Partner, Port City Labs
Operating Partners
Tricia
Krzywicki
Mary Katherine
DeVane
Jennifer
Price
Strategic Advisory Board
Our Advisory Board—comprised of Executive Leadership, Venture Capitalists, Human Resources, and Talent Acquisition experts—play a critical role in:
- Providing Strategic Guidance – Sharing insights on leadership trends, talent strategy, and industry evolution.
- Fueling Business Growth – Facilitating a mutual exchange of ideas, connections, and referrals that highlight the intricacies of attracting, onboarding, retaining, and developing people.
- Advancing Thought Leadership – Elevating the conversation around executive talent shortages, leadership retention, and diversity in biotech.
This team is instrumental in ensuring that the right leaders are in the right roles at the right time—because in biotech, people make the difference.
Rachel
Humphrey
Derrick
Richardson
Heather
Madsen
Will
Canestaro
David
Smith
Darren
Dasburg
Nikki
Heron
John
FitzPatrick
Daniel
Ramos
