Dr. Felicity Mercer

Dr. Felicity Mercer

Regulatory Affairs Director · Johns Hopkins University

22+ years of experience

About

Dr. Felicity Mercer brings 22 years of regulatory expertise spanning FDA and academia. She has guided over 30 peptide therapeutic candidates through pre-IND to Phase III regulatory submissions.

Summary

Former FDA peptide drug reviewer who now helps academic and industry teams navigate complex regulatory pathways.

Key Lessons

A rejected IND application early in her career taught her that specification setting for peptide related substances requires proactive, data-driven justification rather than default compendial limits.

Certifications

  • Ph.D. Regulatory Science, Johns Hopkins
  • RAPS Fellow
  • Former FDA Reviewer

Areas of Expertise

  • Peptide IND filings
  • ICH compliance
  • GMP audit preparation