Consulting at the intersection of science, operations, and intelligent systems.

I help research institutions, life science companies, and design teams plan, build, and modernize complex scientific environments: from vivarium and lab design to operations, EH&S, and AI-enabled workflows.

Paul Nederhoed

Services & Capabilities

Strategic consulting and practical implementation for the scientific community.

Vivarium & Facility Consulting

Strategic consulting for translational research buildings and vivarium facilities, including biosecurity, cagewash flow patterns, materials selection, animal support spaces, and scalability.

Operations & EH&S

Advisory support for safe, compliant, efficient scientific operations with practical implementation.

AI & Automation

Practical AI-enabled workflows, decision-support tools, and automation strategies grounded in real operations.

Business Development

Messaging, go-to-market strategy, and sales enablement for scientific equipment and services.

Expert Network Consulting

On-demand expertise via Third Bridge and Guidepoint across biotech ops, facilities, and compliance.

Photography & Creative

Professional photography for scientific, architectural, and personal branding.

Impact & Experience

  • Lead vivarium consultant for a ground-up Translational Research Building.
  • Co-authored winning RFP sections; supported shortlist interviews.
  • Contributed to program layout, workflows, biosecurity strategy, and scalability planning.
  • Modernized LinkedIn brand and market positioning for a research equipment manufacturer.
  • Represented at scientific conferences to support customer engagement and lead generation.
  • Expert consultant via Third Bridge & Guidepoint (2014–present).

About Me

An R&D Operations and EH&S leader with 25+ years of experience across biotech, pharma, CDMOs, and academic research environments, including Director-level leadership at growth-stage companies.

My background spans vivarium and lab operations, capital projects, facilities, safety programs, business development, and cross-functional team leadership. I’ve managed complex programs, renovated and built new vivaria and labs from the ground up, partnered with scientists and executives to unblock development roadmaps, and created high-performance teams known for trust, clarity, and accountability.

What I Bring

  • AI Enabled Operations: Advanced use of AI agentic workflow automation.
  • R&D Operations Leadership: Vivarium ops, infrastructure design, GMP/cGMP.
  • EH&S & Compliance: Biosafety, risk reduction, SOP development.
  • Team Building: High-EQ leadership focused on trust and development.
  • Business Development: Relationship building and BD strategy.
  • Startup Mentality: Building processes from scratch in fast-moving environments.

Consulting Focus

  • Vivarium and lab design & facility planning
  • AI-enabled workflows and operational tools
  • Business development and sales strategy
  • Creative problem solving and systems design

How I Work

I’m direct, collaborative, and known for high EQ. I solve problems quickly and adapt fast. My work style blends structure with creativity—helping teams move faster, become more aligned, and execute without friction.

If you’re building something meaningful in biotech or technology, and value a leader who can bring clarity, operational rigor, and human-centered management, I’d love to connect.

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