The Danforth Difference

We partner with life science companies to help them start, grow and operate successfully towards their best possible outcomes. We advise and execute in the areas of operational finance & accounting, strategic communications, clinical business operations, human resources and risk management – providing specialized services that are informed by industry perspective and carried out by more than 200 consultants. Our value derives from the sum of our parts.

People

We provide customizable teams and skill sets that evolve in line with client needs, resulting in corporate and clinical business functions that are expertly and efficiently resourced. Our consultants range from day-to-day staff accountants and HR managers to CFOs, CPOs and specialists in disciplines such as investor relations.

Knowledge

Our exclusive life science focus translates to deep knowledge of the industry and its workings: the language, technologies, cadence of product development, clinical and regulatory cycles, applicable grants and incentives, market trends, capital needs and requirements for advancement.

Connections

We are firmly rooted in the life science ecosystem and leverage our extensive network on clients’ behalf, whether making strategic introductions to investors or enlisting the right bankers, insurance brokers, clinical research organizations or other service providers.

This combination manifests in solutions designed to meet both strategic and operational needs that may arise at any stage of the corporate life cycle.

Start

We build and run right-sized foundations for early-stage companies.

Optimize

We improve your internal processes and efficiencies.

Sustain

We ensure compliance, timely execution and continuity.

Grow

We mature your business functions to support your progress.

Transition

We prepare your company for a transformative milestone and its outcome, whether an IPO or commercial launch.

The Growth Journey

 The Growth Journey

Our track record speaks volumes

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