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  • Academic Editing
  • Academic Writing
  • Agile
  • Biotechnology
  • Content Writing
  • Course Material
  • Educational Writing
  • Journal Writing
  • Leadership
  • Management
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Production Management
  • Project Portfolio Management
  • Research And Development
  • Scientific Research

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Services

  • Protein Production Expert

    $100/hr Starting at $700 Ongoing

    Dedicated Resource

    With over a 30 years of hands-on experience in protein production across leading biotech firms—including Occam BioSciences, Murex Biotech, Lonza Biologics, and Oxford GlycoSciences—I bring deep technical...

    BiotechnologyProduction ManagementResearch And DevelopmentScientific Research
  • Scientific/Medical Writing

    $100/hr Starting at $600 Ongoing

    Dedicated Resource

    I bring a rare blend of scientific precision and strategic communication to medical and scientific writing. With a BSc (Hons) in Biochemistry and extensive experience across biotech and biopharma settings,...

    Academic EditingAcademic WritingContent WritingCourse MaterialEducational Writing
  • Project Management

    $100/hr Starting at $600 Ongoing

    Dedicated Resource

    I bring a results-driven, people-first approach to project management, honed through years of leading complex scientific and operational initiatives across biotech and biopharma environments. Whether...

    AgileLeadershipManagementMicrosoft ExcelProject Portfolio Management

About

Precision in science. Power in communication.

Sharon Shepherd is a strategic project leader and scientific consultant with a proven track record in biotech and biopharma innovation. With a BSc (Hons) in Natural Sciences with Biology and Masters and hands-on experience at companies like Lonza Biologics, Oxford GlycoSciences, and Occam BioSciences, she’s led everything from protein production and lab build-outs to stakeholder alignment and ISO-compliant documentation.
Known for her clarity, candor, and coalition-building skills, Sharon thrives at the intersection of science and strategy. She translates complex technical challenges into actionable plans, guiding cross-functional teams through high-stakes projects with precision and empathy. Her writing—whether regulatory, operational, or persuasive—is sharp, audience-aware, and always outcome-driven.
Currently expanding her expertise through Stanford’s Scientific Writing program and Google’s Project Management certification, Sharon is actively pivoting into design-led consultancy work. Her brand, SMS Scientific, blends scientific rigor with creative problem-solving, offering clients a trusted partner in project delivery, stakeholder engagement, and strategic communication.
Beyond the lab, Sharon brings a resourceful DIY mindset to everything she touches—from logo design and branding to mentoring emerging talent. She’s energized by purpose-driven teams, continuous learning, and building relationships that last.
Whether leading flagship initiatives or crafting the narrative behind them, Sharon delivers with structure, soul, and a bias for impact.