We forge true partnerships with our clients, treating their goals as our own and measuring our success by their outcomes.

Our enthusiastic, tight-knit team combines deep experience and diverse skills from across the life science and pharmaceutical landscape. We’re more than consultants – we’re collaborative problem-solvers who bring fresh perspectives to every challenge. From identifying the challenge, to brainstorming the solution, developing the business rules, setting timelines and goals, and, finally, launching the platform – we are in lockstep with our clients, doing the work with them not just for them.

Why LLX?

  • Partnership, not just projects: We share ideas, processes, and technology, working together with our clients, marching towards success.
  • Transparency and Open Dialogue: We believe in challenging assumptions and fostering a “speak-up” culture to uncover the best solutions. Just because it’s always been done that way, does not mean it has to continue.
  • Shared Pride in Results: We’re all in this together, committed to doing things right, counting the small victories, learning from the missteps, and celebrating final outcomes.

Get to Know Our Leaders

Ellen R. Varelas
Ellen R. Varelas, RN

Founder & CEO

Shannon Clifford

Chief Global Product Delivery Officer

Andy Westfall
Andy Westfall

Chief Client Delivery Officer

Kent Fernald
Kent Fernald

Executive Vice President, Information Technology

Erin McHugh
Erin McHugh

Director, Strategic Accounts

Beth Quarfot
Beth Quarfot

Director, Marketing

Richard Ortiz
Richard Ortiz

Director, Architecture & Innovation

Emma Cribb
Emma Cribb

Head of Product Management in Global Project Delivery

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