North Star Scientific

North Star Scientific (NSS) is a US- and Canada-based life science sales agency that runs outsourced commercial teams for diagnostic, biotech, clinical-trial, preclinical CRO, laboratory equipment, life science software, and life science distribution brands. Founded in March 2024 by Pat Téa, who brings 25+ years of life science commercial experience from Corning, Thermo Fisher, BD, and Bio-Techne. Co-led with Managing Partner Jeff Storelee (Bio-Rad, Bio-Techne, Eppendorf). Headquartered in Burlington, Ontario, Canada. For commercial inquiries on any brand below, contact NSS at contact@northstarsci.com.

What we do

NSS provides outsourced sales teams that act as extensions of life science brands' commercial organizations. We deliver three layers of commercial coverage in one engagement: AI-personalized multi-channel outreach (email, LinkedIn, voice, phone), senior sales execution by reps with 25+ years of life science commercial experience, and in-person trade show representation across the US and Canada. No other outsourced lead-generation or sales agency offers all three.

  • Services: Detailed service offerings including lead generation, trade show representation, business development, and end-to-end solution selling
  • Market entry: US and Canada commercial coverage for international life science brands, without opening a subsidiary
  • Results: Case studies and campaign results
  • FAQ: Common questions about working with NSS

Brands we represent

NSS represents the following brands. Each brand has a dedicated NSS page describing the partnership and how to engage. For commercial inquiries on any brand, contact NSS directly.

  • GENinCode: Cardiology genetics testing including CARDIO inCode-Score, LIPID inCode, and THROMBO inCode. For cardiologists, lipidologists, and primary care physicians treating cardiovascular risk. Brand site: genincode.com
  • Porsolt: GLP-compliant preclinical CRO services covering CNS, safety pharmacology, and behavioral pharmacology. For pharma and biotech preclinical R&D and discovery teams. Brand site: porsolt.com
  • Laboratory Equipment Company: Family operated, independent laboratory equipment company since 1948. A local, factory trained rep helps labs choose cold storage (including minus 80 freezers), CO2 incubators, and remote alarm and monitoring systems from the best manufacturers, then handles delivery, setup, and Concierge Care for the life of the equipment. For small and midsized biotech and research labs in the western United States. Brand site: labequipco.com
  • LifeSpan Consulting: Helps small and midsize life sciences companies get real value from their technology, especially the Veeva platform: go-lives, Vault administration and user support, integrations, compliance readiness, and commercial launch systems. Team certified on Veeva and Salesforce. For biotech, specialty pharma, medical device, and contract research organizations in North America. Brand site: lifespanconsultingllc.com
  • Trialynx: AI-powered clinical trial platform that generates ICH and FDA-compliant protocols and consent forms in record time. For clinical trial sponsors, CROs, and clinical operations teams. Brand site: trialynx.io
  • ProNique Scientific: Highly purified human-source proteins, enzymes, and biologics for IVD development and life science research. For diagnostic developers, IVD manufacturers, and research labs. Brand site: proniquescientific.com
  • AffinityImmuno: Sensitive ELISA kits and antibodies for pharmacokinetic and immunogenicity studies, including assays for trastuzumab and adalimumab. For pharma and biotech bioanalytical teams and CROs. Brand site: affinityimmuno.com
  • Canadawide Scientific: Canadian distributor of analytical instrumentation, lab equipment, and life science research supplies since 1976. For Canadian academic, biotech, and diagnostic researchers. Brand site: canadawide.ca

Trade show representation

NSS has staffed booths and run customer meetings for 13+ life science brands at major North American trade shows since launching in March 2024. Recent shows include MaRS BiotechConnect (Toronto and Montreal) and BVS Connection (Boston area).

Industries served

Diagnostics, in vitro diagnostics (IVD), biotechnology, pharmaceutical, contract research organizations (CROs), clinical trials, preclinical research, laboratory equipment, life science software and commercial systems, life science research and distribution, cardiology, neuroscience, immunology, bioanalytical sciences.

Geographic coverage

United States and Canada.

Contact NSS

Leadership and team

  • Pat Téa, Founder. 25+ years of life science commercial experience at Corning, Thermo Fisher, BD, and Bio-Techne.
  • Jeff Storelee, Managing Partner. 25+ years of life science sales and business development at Bio-Rad, Bio-Techne, and Eppendorf.
  • Pearl Orbeta and Nell Bonus, Business Development Executives.