Mark Logomasini

About Mark Logomasini

A results-driven life sciences executive with deep, cross-disciplinary expertise spanning biopharmaceuticals, medical devices, and contract services—bringing first-in-class strategic and operational solutions to the unique challenges faced by emerging and growth-stage companies.Combines entrepreneurial agility with disciplined business management to consistently deliver strategic, operational, and financial outcomes. Skilled in aligning R&D, manufacturing, regulatory, and corporate development functions in fast-paced, regulated environments.Known for a hands-on leadership style, with a strong focus on building and mentoring high-performance technical, program, and compliance teams. Adept at diagnosing complex operational challenges and delivering innovative, practical solutions that de-risk development and accelerate value creation.Brings a proven track record of start-up to sale of biomedical companies and securing over $1 billion in non-dilutive funding for drug and device development programs—achieving a >90% win rate in competitive U.S. government programs (e.g, BARDA, DoD, NIH).Roles & Accomplishments:• President, Foothill Scientific Associates (2019–Present): Secured over $1 billion in U.S. government funding for drug development, CDMO expansion, and manufacturing scale-up;>90% success rate across targeted programs- Long-standing leadership in government-funded biopharma development, with relationships across HHS and DoD- Built a seasoned consulting team with expertise in technical writing, FAR/DFARS-compliant contract management, & cost accounting• President/CEO/Director, Bioject Medical Technologies: Successful strategic sale to Inovio Pharmaceuticals.• Co-Founder, Molecular Medicine BioServices: A contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) acquired by Sigma-Aldrich (S-A)- Experience in small/mid-sized life science M&A, due diligence, and post-deal integration.• Head of U.S. Government Programs, Sigma-Aldrich contract services division.• Founder & President, Western Separations: Technical sales & engineering firm with $8M annual sales.Competencies:• USG funding capture for drug development.Program Management & Finance.• Business & Corporate Development• Capital structure formation • M&A / Restructuring / Divestitures / Due Diligence• Alliance Formation & Licensing• Corporate Administration• Contract & Program Management • Contract Negotiation • Cost Accounting / Financial Modeling • Clinical Development • Class I & II Medical Devices, Combination Products

Experience

1. President & Founder

   Foothill Scientific Associates

   Feb 2015 — Present · Orange County, CA, US

   FSA delivers expert consulting for startups and growth-stage companies in the life sciences. We work with organizations involved in clinical-stage drug development, research tools, medical devices, and outsourced contract services.Our core strength is providing agile, senior-level expertise — from CMC and product development strategy to non-dilutive funding and government contracting — helping early-stage innovators move faster, de-risk development, and stay investor-ready without the overhead of full-time staff.Engagements- Capture Team Lead & PM,$40M+ USG funded Drug/Device Combination- USG contract advisor, CDMO- Federal Program advisor, mid-stage vaccine companySince 2019, FSA has assisted clients in securing over $1Bn in USG program awards.We have provided expert consultation in business management, project management, process development, and CMC to start-ups and early stage biomedical companies.

Education

• Missouri University of Science and Technology

  Bachelor's degree, Chemical Engineering

• Missouri University of Science and Technology

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Chemical Engineering

• University of California, Irvine - The Paul Merage School of Business

  MBA, Business Administration and Management, General

  1997 — 1999

Skills

• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Corporate Finance
• Lifesciences
• Strategy
• Business Planning
• Gmp
• Program Management
• Strategic Planning
• Drug Development
• Biopharmaceuticals
• P&L Management
• Management
• Team Building
• Biotechnology
• Corporate Development
• Clinical Development
• Government Contracting
• Leadership
• Product Development
• Business Development
• Vaccines
• Contract Negotiation
• Start-Ups
• Mergers & Acquisitions
• Entrepreneurship
• Finance
• Medical Devices
• Pharmaceutical Industry
• Fda
• Project Management
• Life Sciences
• Business Strategy
• Licensing
• Due Diligence