Services

BioSavvy Advisors helps biotech and life sciences companies move from strategy to execution by bringing structure, clarity, and disciple to high stake moments. We work with leadership teams to align priorities, accelerate progress, and deliver meaningful results for patients, investors and stakeholders. We also partner with large biopharma teams on strategic initiatives, enterprise alignment, and high-priority programs where clarity and disciplined execution matter.

How We Work

We provide flexible leadership and operational support designed to meet your organization where it is

Fractional Leadership

Step in as a senior operator such as COO, Head of Program & Portfolio Management, or PMO extension to bring focus and drive execution.

Strategic & Operational Initiatives

Partnership with executive teams and boards to shape strategy for rapid implementation.

Project Based Consulting

Focused support for pivotal milestones and key value drivers such as IND, NDA, MAA, or BLA submissions while strengthening cross-functional execution and operational readiness.

Governance & Strategic Alignment

Bring clarity, structure, and alignment to high-stakes decisions by:

  • Clarifying priorities and decision rights. Align key stakeholders around clear goals so decisions can be made quickly and confidently.

  • Accelerating execution. Build practical governance frameworks that reduce friction and enable fast, coordinated action.

  • Creating consistency. Establish clear decision-making processes across functions and geographies.

  • Enabling decisive action. Position the organization to move when it matters most.

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What We Deliver

Development & Portfolio Acceleration

Prioritize and execute programs with discipline and speed by:

  • Creating clear roadmaps. Build integrated portfolio plans aligned with science, capital, and milestones.

  • Embedding agility into strategy. Adapt to clinical, regulatory, or market changes while streamlining execution to accelerate delivery.

  • Strengthening operational discipline. Align teams around clear priorities so programs move forward with focus and accountability.

  • Protecting capital. Match resources and timelines to meaningful inflection points to avoid waste and build durable value.

  • Building Medical Affairs operational infrastructure. Develop and operationalize compassionate use and expanded access programs, strengthen cross-functional execution, and ensure readiness to support advancing clinical portfolios.

Ready to align science, capital and milestones? Talk with us →

Transformation &
Change Management

Navigate major organizational transitions by:

  • Minimizing disruption. Develop structured transformation plans that stabilize or scale operations and keep communication clear.

  • Supporting integration and restructuring efforts. Align teams, operations, and communication during M&A, redesign, or scale-up.

  • Strengthening leadership alignment. Equip leaders to translate vision into action, navigate high-stakes transitions, and maintain focus through change.

  • Supporting individual leaders. Provide targeted leadership coaching during moments of transition to build confidence and clarity.

Facing major change or scale-up? Explore how we can support →

Turnarounds & Restructuring

Stabilize operations, align stakeholders, and preserve value during high-stakes transitions by:

  • Partnering with or stepping in as senior leadership. Act as a Fractional COO, Head of Program Management, or an extension of existing PMOs to support portfolio assets and strategic initiatives.

  • Stabilizing operations quickly. Assess critical gaps, align priorities, and protect core programs.

  • Developing and executing turnaround plans. Refine strategy, optimize structure, and allocate resources for impact.

  • Program rescue. We lead program rescues, helping teams identify root causes, refocus on what matters most, and rebuild traction.

  • Driving alignment. Keep leadership, teams, investors, and partners focused on shared outcomes.

Need to stabilize operations under pressure? We can help →

Operator Network

BioSavvy Advisors works through a trusted network of experienced operators and scientists who can support specific engagements when additional bandwidth or expertise is needed. This structure allows us to expand capacity while preserving the way we work: steady leadership, thoughtful decision-making, and a clear understanding of what drives progress in complex environments. All work remains under BioSavvy Advisors’ oversight to ensure a unified approach and strong outcomes across every engagement.

Recent Impact

Interim Operations Leadership: Served as a fractional COO to improve performance and lead technical operations during a critical fundraising period, keeping delivery on track amid financial uncertainty.

CMC Program Acceleration: Coordinated a cross-functional team to deliver a time-sensitive CMC amendment in under four weeks, ensuring submission readiness and regulatory continuity.

Global Partnership Alignment: Enabled momentum on a cross-cultural collaboration by balancing communication, trust, and shared accountability across partner organizations.

What People Are Saying

  • "It's been a privilege to work alongside Susan for the last two years. She's a force multiplier who greatly enhances the productivity of the whole team and consistently delivers high quality results! Highly recommend!"

    Michael Alonso, Scientific Co-founder & SVP of Research, Bolt Biotherapeutics

  • "Susan is a thoughtful partner in leadership, having a deep understanding of the complexities of drug development, and strong experience to steward organizations successfully forward."

    - Daniel Maslyar, CMO, Stealth Biotech Company

  • "Susan has deep experience and knowledge in her field and provides practical, real-world advice and insights that can not be learned from books."

    Thu Anh Pham, Executive Director Program Management, Gossamer Bio

  • "Susan has been an incredible source of support and perspective. Her guidance helped me step into leadership with confidence and clarity. She has a unique ability to see potential in others and give them the tools to realize it.”

    — Meisa Propst, Former VP, Clinical Operations, InCarda Therapeutics

  • “Working with Susan has been transformative. She’s kind, insightful, and brings a wealth of tools and structure to help you navigate roadblocks. Her flexible coaching style and tailored guidance have given me practical strategies for both immediate and long-term career growth. I’ve also relied on her quick consults before key meetings — always leaving more confident and prepared.”

    — Mariana Haedo, Sr Program Manager, Neurocrine Biosciences

“Clear is kind. Unclear is unkind.”

Brené Brown

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