Services · Cost Optimization

Tighten the burn — protect the science

Life sciences spend hides in CRO change orders, underused commitments, and evergreen vendor contracts. I open the books with you, challenge what should be challenged, and leave the critical path intact.

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Where this helps

  • CRO & CMO spend

    Walk the line items. Flag pass-throughs, idle capacity, and scope creep before they become permanent burn.

  • Vendor negotiation

    Question long-term preventive maintenance contracts. Negotiate with vendors. Push back on auto-renewals that no longer match your stage.

  • Burn you can act on

    Category-level burn leadership sees weekly — not a surprise after the quarter closes.

  • Cut, defer, or double down

    Prioritize against runway and milestones so savings don't accidentally hit enrollment or CMC.

  • OpEx cleanup

    SaaS, facilities, travel, and G&A scrub that sticks — with owners who keep it clean.

  • Capital efficiency

    Stretch runway while keeping clinical, manufacturing, and key talent intact.

How we work

Hands-on, not board decks

  1. 1

    Map the top spend categories and owners — especially CRO/CMO and clinical ops.

  2. 2

    Open contracts and utilization reports. Benchmark where the leakage usually sits.

  3. 3

    Build a savings plan with owners, timelines, and clear flags for science-critical items.

  4. 4

    Install a light review cadence so negotiated savings don't quietly reverse.

What you walk away with

  • Quantified savings and deferred-spend opportunities
  • Clearer CRO and vendor accountability
  • Extended runway without gutting the pipeline
  • A repeatable cost-review rhythm