Strategic Advisors for Sterile Injectables,
Combination Products, and Health Security

About

Our Mission: To transform today's combination product and biodefense challenges into tomorrow's decisive advantage.We are a specialized consultancy firm that supports startups to mid-level companies in the pharmaceutical industry. We offer expert strategic and technical advisory services to organizations developing and commercializing complex device-drug platforms, such as autoinjectors and on-body wearables. Our extensive expertise also extends to critical biodefense programs, where we assist clients in navigating the unique technical and funding pathways involved in global defense and public health security initiatives.

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Supporting Your Most Critical Strategic Requirements

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Go-to-Market Strategy

Structuring actionable blueprints for commercial success.

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Negotiation and Sales Strategy

Enhancing sales effectiveness and optimizing negotiation outcomes.

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Marketing and PR

Developing compelling narratives and communications strategies.

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Device Landscaping

Assessing emerging technologies and informing portfolio prioritization decisions.

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Licensing and M&A

Identifying optimal partners, assisting due diligence, and structuring deals.

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Government Contracting

Assisting you to secure, manage, and optimize contracts with key government agencies.

Advisors

Tom Handel, MBA, Founder & Principal Advisor

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Tom Handel founded Handel Strategic Advisors LLC to provide clients with over 30 years of operational and commercial leadership in sterile injectables and combination products. His career highlights include serving as President and General Manager of Meridian Medical Technologies, a Pfizer company, where he managed annual P&Ls exceeding $400 million and led large-scale manufacturing for products such as EpiPen®. Tom has successfully navigated complex divestments, M&A integrations, and strategic alliances with global government and commercial partners. Today, he leverages this extensive executive background to guide organizations through B2B and B2G go-to-market strategies, CDMO development, and organizational growth. This unique blend of technical expertise and executive foresight ensures his clients receive unparalleled guidance in the pharmaceutical and drug-delivery landscapes.

Brice Handel, Associate Advisor

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Brice Handel serves as an Associate Advisor at Handel Strategic Advisors where he delivers market research, financial analysis, and strategic support to clients. His professional background includes sourcing and analyzing targets for venture capital investments, co-managing a university endowment fund, and multiple engagements with startups to advise financial feasibility and go-to-market strategy. Brice has founded two ventures and is currently the Founder and Principal of CityEdge LLC which provides strategic and operational solutions for startups and small businesses.

To meet the complex, variable, and exacting requirements of your projects, we leverage a vetted network of trusted experts to bring in specialized talent when needed. By integrating experts across disciplines such as Medical/Clinical, Device Development, Regulatory Affairs, Quality, and Program Management, we provide a scalable and highly tailored solution. This collaborative approach ensures you receive senior-level expertise precisely aligned with your strategic goals.

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Fractional, On-Demand CxO Leadership

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Privacy Policy

Updated: November 24, 2025

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10. Changes to This PolicyWe may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

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