CEO
Veloxity Labs, LLC
Shane Needham graduated from Washington State University with a BS in Chemistry and from the University of Rhode Island with a Ph.D. in Chemistry. Dr. Needham’s first career opportunity was working in the bioanalytical group using high performance liquid chromatography and mass spectrometry at Pfizer in Groton, CT. Dr. Needham has more than 30 years-experience in LC-MS bioanalysis. He is known as a resident expert in bioanalysis and has over 200 publications in the area. Dr. Needham is a serial entrepreneur, owning six businesses including founding and owning two global laboratories in contract research for the pharmaceutical industry. His businesses have been listed as the fastest growing company by INC 5000 in 2014 and start-up of the year in 2022 (Veloxity Labs). Under his direction, his labs have led the industry in microsampling bioanalysis, microflow LC-MS/MS, animal health bioanalysis, and small and large molecule (ADC’s, biomarkers, Oligonucleotides, mAbs, et. al.) bioanalysis.
Shane is also a motivational speaker, wrestling coach, national champion bodybuilder, state champion powerlifter, life coach, and Ted Talk speaker. Shane has six children and considers them his biggest accomplishment.