Erich K. Lehnert

About Erich K. Lehnert

I have over 35 years of experience in drug development, medical systems project management and laboratory systems. Due to my military background, my skills are unique in the exposure that I bring to the commercial drug development sector and technology transfer. With an exceptional background in drug development, FDA laboratory and clinical compliance, I am a certified project manager, leading and directing project teams as well as delivering project results on time and within budget. I possess program management and scientific expertise in infectious diseases; medical and non-medical chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) defense medical countermeasures (both diagnostics and therapeutics); vaccines; clinical compliance; and development of Food and Drug Administration (FDA) drug products. I have a reputation for skillful management of complex projects through innovation, leadership, and relationship building. In addition to his Project /Program Management experience, I have worked to prepare and execute enterprise risk management plans for the Office of National Laboratories, DHS Science & Technology Directorate, BryceTech. I am a demonstrated achiever leading successful teams, managing day-to-day pharmaceutical and research business practices; and have extensive knowledge of drug development financial planning. I also have multiple patents, scientific publications and scientific presentations for the development of compounds to be used as medical countermeasures and treatments for biological and chemical warfare agents and infectious diseases.

Experience

1. Senior Scientist - Office of the Chief Engineer (Oce), Jpeo-cbnrd Hq\' Progov Akytech Consulting

   Akytech Consulting LLC

   Sep 2025 — Present · Aberdeen Proving Ground - South - Formally known as Edgewood Arsenal, MD, US

   Managing the technology transition from Science & Technology (S&T) to program inclusion, ensuring seamless integration. • Developing and revising Technology Transition Agreement processes and documentation for effective technology handover. • Assisted in creating a comprehensive JPEO-CBRND Risk Management Plan to mitigate potential risks.

Education

• McDaniel College

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Organic Chemistry

  1979 — 1983

• University of Virginia

  Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Natural Products Chemistry and Pharmacognosy

  1983 — 1989

Skills

• Project Management
• Program Management
• Defense Acquisition
• Natural Product Chemist
• Team Building
• Microsoft Project
• Laboratory Skills
• Military
• Vaccines
• Certified Project Manager
• Lifesciences
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Training
• Infectious Diseases
• Research
• Glp
• Sop
• Fda
• Dod
• Clinical Trials
• Biotechnology
• Laboratory
• Drug Development
• Drug Discovery
• Level Ll Dau Certification in Project Management
• Immunology
• Microbiology
• 15 Years Experience in Medical Project Management
• Technology Transfer
• Analysis
• Life Sciences
• Ms Project
• Government
• Proposal Writing
• Requirements Analysis
• Biochemistry
• Gmp