Veterinary Pharmaceutical Expertise
Precision science.
Expert guidance.
Smart, innovative solutions for veterinary pharmaceutical development.
Independent consultancy delivering high-precision technical writing, regulatory support, and analytical expertise to the veterinary pharmaceutical industry.
Explore our servicesKinclaven Pharmaceutical Services brings together over six decades of combined industry experience in formulation development, analytical chemistry, and regulatory affairs — offering specialist support at every stage of the pharmaceutical development journey.
What We Do
Technical writing & regulatory support
Standard Operating Procedures
GMP/GLP-compliant SOPs for all laboratory activities, from experimental setup through to archiving.
- Analytical method development SOPs
- Validation and process documentation
- Laboratory operations and archiving
Validation Protocols
Comprehensive validation documentation aligned to current international standards.
- Analytical method validation
- Process and cleaning validation
- Stability protocols
Technical Transfer & Dossier Preparation
End-to-end support for product transfers and regulatory submissions.
- Technical transfer protocols for development and scale-up
- Active Substance Master File dossier compilation
- Analytical reports: batch analyses, stability data, validation outcomes
- Project plan development and maintenance
CMC & Regulatory Consultancy
Expert Chemistry, Manufacturing and Controls guidance from concept to commercialisation.
- Formulation design, troubleshooting, and reformulation
- Preformulation through to full commercial production
- Gap analysis, Expert Reports, and Quality Overall Summaries
- Sourcing of active substances via global contacts
- Advanced chromatographic and solid-phase extraction troubleshooting
- Technical transfer from guidance documents to full project ownership
Why Choose Us
Two specialists.
One bold approach.
"With over 35 years of individual expertise, we've each built a career defined by innovation, precision, and successful outcomes."
We offer a rare blend of scientific depth and inventive thinking. John brings a wealth of experience in developing novel formulations, while Neil has crafted original analytical methods that break convention and deliver clarity. Creativity isn't optional — it's essential to business success.
Proven Track Records
Independently acknowledged experts in formulation and analytical development within the veterinary pharmaceutical space.
Scientific Creativity
Novel formulations and original analytical methods that break convention — delivering clarity where others see complexity.
Decisive Action
Unlike large corporate departments, we don't delay or defer. We act decisively, plan meticulously, and execute with purpose.
Tailored Guidance
No off-the-shelf advice. Every engagement is built around the unique needs, challenges, and ambitions of your project.
Our Approach
From early-stage formulation design to dossier preparation and post-approval support, we combine analytical rigour with pragmatic solutions tailored to real-world challenges. By thinking differently, we help our clients move faster and smarter — without sacrificing quality or compliance.
Who We Work With
We partner with veterinary pharmaceutical manufacturers, contract research organisations, and industry innovators seeking regulatory clarity, technical rigour, and strategic momentum. Whether you're refining a formulation or scaling up production, we'll help you move forward — efficiently, compliantly, and confidently.
Our Team
Senior expertise,
dedicated to your project
John brings over three decades of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, with deep expertise in formulation development, product scale-up, and process validation. His career includes successfully overseeing the transfer of numerous products from UK-based sites to manufacturing facilities in Slovenia, Germany, and Canada.
He previously managed a thriving formulation and analytical unit, leading a multidisciplinary team that developed and secured marketing authorisations for several innovative veterinary medicinal products. John has authored detailed pharmaceutical expert reports and is well-versed in navigating communications with regulatory authorities.
Outside of work, John is an avid fly fisherman, gardener, and hiker.
FRSC — Fellow, Royal Society of Chemistry, 1996Neil brings comparable industry experience to John, with a wealth of expertise in analytical testing and method development. During his tenure with Novartis Animal Health and later Elanco, he led teams responsible for comprehensive analytical testing of veterinary medicines, including development and validation for drug substances, finished products, and degradation profiles.
Neil has authored an extensive library of GMP-compliant SOPs covering analytical practices, validation protocols, and laboratory operations. He has performed gap analyses across a wide array of technical documents and has a proven track record in resolving critical analytical issues with precision.
An avid musician, photographer, and enthusiast of classic and modern cars, Neil is also a dedicated member of a pipe band of over 40 years' standing.
MRSC — Member, Royal Society of Chemistry, 2001Get in Touch
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