Project Leadership for Cutting-Edge Biotech and Pharma Innovation.


PROJECT SOLUTIONS

MF BIOTECH believes in rigorous development strategies and efficient execution. We help innovative biotech and pharma projects with customized and targeted support to meet their project goals.


BIOPHARMACEUTICALS & PRODUCT TYPES

  • Protein drugs, monoclonal antibodies, fusion proteins

  • mRNA-based drugs and vaccines

  • Gene therapies, genetically modified organisms (GMOs), genome editing

  • Cellular immunotherapies

  • Regenerative therapies

  • Oncolytic viruses

  • Bacteriophages

  • Small molecules

  • First-in-class therapies

  • Orphan drugs

  • Biosimilars

  • Combination products

  • We build your product-specific global development strategy from early stage development to product launch. We provide guidance on your overall development strategy including all regulatory, CMC, clinical and non-clinical aspects.

    • Preparation of integrated development strategy and definition of key development milestones for CMC, non-clinical, clinical, regulatory (Europe, USA)

    • Target product profile (TPP) definition

    • Comprehensive time and budget planning for complete development program

    • Assessment of options to accelerate product development

    • Planning of development project scenarios for decision-making

    • Preparation of agency meetings and management presentations

    • Competitive landscape analysis and regulatory intelligence

  • We provide cross-functional team leadership and project management to efficiently execute and accelerate your product development projects. We use proven, best practice project management and steering tools that guide your project all the way from start till closure.

    • Management of development programs, complex projects, and multi-project portfolios including project planning and tracking of timelines, quality, costs

    • Planning and execution of tech transfer projects

    • Implementation of project management processes and tools

    • CMO and vendor management

    • Project reporting and performance measurement

    • Crisis and change management

    • Management of grants and public funding

    We apply the following project management standards and best practices:

  • We support you with regulatory and medical writing of your submissions to authorities. We provide you with flexible and fast hands-on support for your day-to-day operations to get things done, in time and where you need it.

    • Preparation and management of scientific advice meetings and regulatory interactions including meeting request and briefing documentation, organization and management of procedure (EMA, FDA, national competent authorities, Health Canada)

    • Writing support for investigational medicinal product dossier (IMPD), investigational new drug (IND) applications, marketing authorisation application (MAA), new drug application (NDA), biologics license application (BLA)

    • Preparation of requests for regulatory expedited programs such as PRIME, breakthrough, RMAT designation

    • Preparation of applications for orphan drug designation (ODD) and humanitarian use device (HUD) designation

    • GMO documentation for clinical trial applications, environmental risk assessment (ERA)

    • Writing and preparation of applications for grants and public funding

    • EU representative and primary contact in all dealings with EMA

    • Preparation and management of SME applications to EMA

  • We facilitate the translation of early stage research data and product ideas into strategies for successful technology transfer and product development. Together with you, we define the critical elements of your product development strategy and how to implement it.

    • Preparation of project plan and development scenarios to guide decision-making

    • Planning and execution of tech transfer projects

    • Mapping of regulatory requirements to initiate first-in-human clinical studies

    • Training on specific development topics of interest

Let’s work together.


PROJECTS

A selection of our projects, which we are proud of.


Project Product Year
PRIME designation request Genetically modified organism 2023 - 2024
Regulatory support for MAA/ BLA procedures Small molecule 2023 - 2024
IMPD Oromucosal immunotherapy 2023 - 2024
Project management of mRNA oncology therapy mRNA 2022 - 2024
Facilitation of Notified Body process Combination product 2023 - 2024
Project management of a process optimization initiative to establish a new CDMO business Active pharmaceutical ingredients 2023 - 2024
US and EU development strategy and regulatory interaction with FDA Genetically modified organism 2023
Program lead for biosimilar development program Monoclonal antibody 2021 - 2023
Project management of inhaled protein drug Recombinant protein 2022 - 2023
US and EU biosimilar development strategy Recombinant protein 2022
IB, IMPD Genetically modified organism 2022
CMC gap analysis Synthetic peptide 2022
Program management of mRNA COVID-19 vaccine development program and other mRNA drug development projects mRNA 2019 - 2021
US development strategy and regulatory interactions with FDA, orphan drug designation Combination product 2019 - 2022
EMA scientific advice Fusion protein 2019
EMA scientific advices and development support for biosimilar development program, biosimilarity assessment report Monoclonal antibody 2018 - 2019
Development strategy for EU and US, orphan drug designation Medical device 2018 - 2019
EU national scientific advices, IMPD Small molecule 2018 - 2019
IMPD Monoclonal antibody 2018 - 2019
National scientific advices in EU and Canada, IMPD Cell & gene therapy 2017 - 2019
Development support for project transitioning from pre-clinical to clinical development stage, EU national scientific advices, IMPD Genetically modified organism 2017 - 2019
EU and US development strategy, IND, orphan drug designation strategy Small molecule 2017 - 2019
EMA scientific advice Recombinant protein 2018
EU development strategy Bacteriophage 2018
MAA and Day 120 responses, immunogenicity assessment report Monoclonal antibody 2017 - 2018
MAA and QOS/Module 3 Recombinant protein 2017 - 2018
Orphan drug designation Cell & gene therapy 2017
Program management of tech transfer portfolios for new manufacturing plant in Asia Various small molecules 2015 - 2017
Program management of biosimilar development program Monoclonal antibody 2013 - 2015

Let’s talk about your project!


We are happy when our clients are happy.

I can’t speak highly enough of the impact Michael had on our development program. From strategic planning to execution, Michael demonstrated a profound understanding of the development requirements for gene therapies, helping us overcome obstacles and achieve remarkable results.
Working with Michael was a game-changer for our antibody development program. His development expertise and program leadership enabled us to accelerate the start of our clinical development program.
We are so lucky to have Michael as Program Manager leading several of our mRNA development projects from planning to execution – and he’s just fantastic colleague to work with.
Michael is our go-to-person for regulatory advice, and his regulatory writing skills are exceptional. Our trusted partner for regulatory submissions.


ABOUT

Being the reliable partner of biotech and pharma companies and entrepreneurs, we provide competent and flexible support tailored to the needs of your company and development projects.


01 We are experienced

  • Proven track record and in-depth expertise for all offered project solutions

  • Hands-on experience in all technical areas


02 We are rigorous

03 We are efficient

  • We get things done

  • Hands-on, pragmatic approaches to fulfill the specific needs of your development projects and to generate value for your company

  • Determined to being at the best at what we do


  • We work together with you as one team

  • Flexible hands-on support worldwide - wherever and whenever you need it


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MF

Michael Firgens, MBA, PMP

Founder · Program Manager · Principal Consultant