Empowering Scientific Success with Expert Consulting
Needham Scientific Inc., led by Dr. Shane Needham, delivers innovative analytical and business solutions for your scientific challenges.

Dr. Shane Needham

Dr. Needham is a serial entrepreneur and founder of many scientific businesses including several bioanalytical CROs. Dr. Needham has more than 20 years experience leading and growing four different for profit companies with returns on investment of >70,000%. His CRO’s have been named as one of the fastest growing companies by INC 5000 and received start-up of the year awards.
Shane has more than 200 publications in the area of LC-MS/MS. Shane sits on many boards of organizations to guide them in business and science decisions. Shane is often an invited speaker, expert author and expert witness for analytical chemistry. His experience in analytical chemistry, team building, lab design and business has helped many people and organizations around the globe. Shane is also a Ted Talk Speaker and Podcast Host of Secrets of Success with Dr. Shane Needham.
Dr. Needham will help your scientific business grow.
Areas of Expertise
Analytical Excellence
Method Development
Creating innovative analytical methods for complex sample matrices and challenging analytes.
Management
Laboratory Management
Strategic lab leadership, workflow optimization, and quality system implementation.
Legal
Expert Witness Testimony
Providing clear, authoritative expert testimony for scientific litigation.
Technique Specialty
LC-MS/MS Optimization
Maximizing sensitivity, selectivity, and robustness of liquid chromatography methods.
Team Leadership
Scientific Team Building
Recruitment, development, and leadership of high-performing scientific teams.
Strategy
Business Development
Strategic planning and growth initiatives for scientific organizations.
Publications & Speaking
Selected Publications
- “Microflow LC-MS-MS: The Past, the Present, and the Path Forward”
- “Microspray and Microflow Liquid Chromatography: The Way Forward for LC-MS Bioanalysis”
- “Development and Validation of an HPLC-MS/MS Method for The Analysis of Dexamethasone…”
- “Development and Validation of an HPLC-MS/MS Method for The Analysis of Dexamethasone…”
- “Perspectives on gender parity in bioanalysis: an interview with Shane Needham”
Speaking Engagements
- “Never Be Outworked” – TedTalk
- National Biotechnology Conference
- Secrets of Success Podcast
- Chapel Talk @ Wabash: Dr. Shane Needham
30+
Years of Experience
200+
Publications
50+
Global Clients
25+
Speaking Engagements
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