Capabilities Foothill Scientific Associates (FSA) is a life science focused consulting firm that provides agile, cost-effective support to start-ups and growth stage companies. Our core team—industry veterans with 25+ years of experience—is backed by a deep network of on-demand SMEs. We deliver targeted expertise across drug development, CMC, regulatory, operations, and business management with long-term client relationships built on trust and results. FOCUS AREAS Business Management Guidance through the major challenges faced by management: financial, technical, regulatory, and operational. Services: Business Strategy / Organization Development / Key Success Factors Day-to-day business management / Work flow & processes / Management mentoring Financial Management Capital structure, financial modeling, cost accounting, cashflowmanagement, fundraising, P&L optimization Corporate Development: Market development, product development, business development / salesmanagement, partnering & licensing, make / buy analysis Technical Operations Focus on technical operations centers on biomanufacturing and its supporting functions, including process development, quality, and supply chain. Services: Project / Program Management Manufacturing campaigns, product/process development, resourceoptimization, client engagement (CDMO) Biomanufacturing: Process development, GMP manufacturing, regulatory support, COGS analysis Purchasing / Supply Chain: Specification writing, supplier qualification / 2nd sourcing, regulatory compliance, raw material tracking / storage, OPEX and CAPEX optimization. Non-Dilutive Funding - Govt & NGO's FSA has an industry-leading win rate of over 90% using a proven effective process that significantly improves the probability of success, from opportunity identification through final program Since 2020, FSA has assisted clients in securing ~ $1 billion in total contract awards. Grants: Credible track record in competitive grant programs. Services: Business Development Contact with key agencies, program managers, contract officers to generate awareness. Opportunity search and qualification: Use of public and contracted information sources. Program Capture Capture team strategy. Proposal development and writing. Program accounting. Competitive range negotiation. Contract review, FAR compliance. Project/Program Management. Cost accounting.
