Elizabeth Akiwowo Hoffner

About Elizabeth Akiwowo Hoffner

Strategic life sciences executive with 20+ years of global experience in business development and program leadership across the pharmaceutical, biotech, and medical device sectors. Now at Pharmatech Associates, a USP company, I support clients in navigating regulatory complexity, accelerating development, and driving operational success.I bring a track record of leading cross-functional teams, shaping board-level strategy, and forging high-value partnerships across North America, Europe, and Asia. My background spans CDMO/CRO leadership, turnaround execution, and lifecycle management from early development through commercialization.Expertise includes: • Global Partnerships & BD Strategy • CMC & Regulatory Consulting • CDMO/CRO Management • Executive & Board-level Collaboration • Program Leadership & Operational Execution • Licensing, Tech Transfer, and Validation

Experience

1. VP, Head of Business Development & Marketing

   Pharmatech Associates, a USP company

   Jun 2025 — Present

   Leads the global commercial strategy, driving growth across pharmaceutical, biotech, and advanced therapy markets. The role spans strategic planning, client engagement, and brand positioning to ensure Pharmatech remains a trusted partner for regulatory, CMC, quality, and technical consulting services.

Education

• Northern Illinois University

  BS, Biology (major), Chemistry (minor)

  1988 — 1992

• Northern Illinois University

  MS, Biology

  1994 — 1996

Skills

• Technology Transfer
• Leadership
• R
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Life Sciences
• Technical Writing
• Regulatory Affairs
• Lifesciences
• Quality System
• V&V
• Manufacturing
• Capa
• Six Sigma
• Chemistry
• Team Building
• Management
• Gmp
• Strategy
• Pharmaceutical Industry
• Fda
• Biotechnology
• Validation
• Drug Development
• Biopharmaceuticals
• Drug Discovery
• Project Management