Company History


Sequence, Inc. was founded in March of 2002 by Mike Putnam of Raleigh, NC. The first project Sequence performed was a manufacturing computer system validation effort at Bayer Biologicals (now Talecris Biotherapeutics) in Clayton, NC. Within months, the level of service provided on the first project led to requests for additional resources to work on numerous other validation efforts. Sequence’s ability to manage and execute multiple validation projects while integrating ourselves with our client’s team allowed us to build a partner-like relationship with Bayer Biologicals. That type of relationship is what we at Sequence continue to strive for with each of our clients.

In 2003, Sequence added four additional consultants as well as a second client, DSM Pharmaceuticals in Greenville, NC. The quick growth of Sequence as an emerging leader in the validation service industry continued in 2004, as several major pharmaceutical manufacturers were added to our client list. However, 2005 proved to be the break-out year for Sequence as numerous consultants were hired, clients were acquired, and the company headquarters was established in Raleigh, NC. That growth has continued ever since, bringing Sequence to over 20 full-time consultants and more than 15 pharmaceutical and biotech manufacturers.

Sequence prides itself not only on providing top quality services, but also providing a fulfilling employment experience for our consultants. We believe that the best way to provide the highest quality service to our clients is to carefully select each and every consultant. Once our employees experience the team-oriented nature of working with Sequence, they quickly take pride in their company which is in turn reflected in the quality of services they provide our clients. As a result, Sequence has experienced very low employee turnover in our seven-year history.