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, and life science distribution brands. Founded in March 2024 by Pat Tea, who brings 25+ years of life science commercial experience from Corning, Thermo Fisher, BD, and Bio-Techne. Co-led with 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

Brands we represent

NSS represents the following six active 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
  • 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/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
  • 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

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, life science research and distribution, cardiology, neuroscience, immunology, bioanalytical sciences.

Geographic coverage

United States and Canada.

Contact NSS

Founders

  • Pat Tea, 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.