Life sciences

Pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical technology organisations are balancing scientific innovation with tightening regulation, changing funding models and pressure to reach market faster, all while protecting operational and commercial performance.

Forvis Mazars works alongside life sciences organisations at every stage of growth, from emerging biotech through to established pharmaceutical and medtech manufacturers, combining sector knowledge with specialist expertise across audit, tax, consulting and advisory services.

How we support life sciences organisations

Our specialists work together across consulting, audit, tax and advisory, so organisations get joined-up support rather than siloed advice.

Business consulting

Our business consulting team helps life sciences organisations improve performance and make better strategic decisions, through business transformation, data analytics and economic advisory.

Business transformation

• Commercial and manufacturing transformation: pricing, market access and commercial readiness, alongside lean, digital and quality-led manufacturing improvement
• Cost, efficiency and financial transformation: process redesign and productivity improvement, including support to access R&D tax credits and government incentives
• Strategy, culture and organisational change: operating-model design, M&A support and the capability building that makes change stick

Data analytics

• Data strategy, governance and platforms: built for the validation, audit trails and documentation that regulated environments require.
• Manufacturing and supply-chain analytics: improving productivity, yield, quality and resilience.
• Economic advisory
• Economic strategy and market intelligence: supporting growth, investment and competitiveness.
• Business cases and financial modelling: for investment, funding and pricing decisions.
• Health economics and market access: outcomes research and reimbursement support.

Learn more about our Business Consulting services.

Audit & assurance

We provide audit & assurance services that build confidence with investors, regulators and other stakeholders, while helping organisations meet evolving reporting and governance requirements.

Our audit & assurance expertise includes:

• Statutory audit
• Group audit
• Internal controls and assurance
• Financial reporting support
• Sustainability reporting and assurance

Learn more about our audit and assurance services.

Tax

Our tax specialists help life sciences organisations manage complex domestic and international tax matters while supporting innovation and investment.

Our tax expertise includes:

• R&D tax incentives
• Corporate tax
• International tax
• Transfer pricing
• Employment taxes
• VAT and indirect taxes

Learn more about our taxation services.

Deals and financial advisory

Whether raising investment, acquiring businesses or preparing for exit, we support organisations throughout the business lifecycle with practical commercial advice.

Our deals and financial advisory expertise includes:

• Transaction support
• Financial due diligence
• Valuations
• Mergers and acquisitions
• Capital raising support

Learn more about our deals and financial advisory services.

Risk, regulation and technology

Our specialists help organisations strengthen governance, improve resilience and adopt technology with confidence, while managing regulatory compliance.

Our risk, regulation and technology expertise includes:

• Regulatory compliance
• Quality and risk management
• Cyber security
• Data protection
• Technology strategy
• Digital enablement

Learn more about our risk, regulation and technology services.

Why life sciences organisations choose Forvis Mazars

Life sciences organisations need advisers who understand both the commercial realities of the sector and its regulatory environment.

Our multidisciplinary team spans consulting, economics, audit, tax and technology, supporting clients across the full lifecycle from innovation and funding through to commercialisation and international growth.

The same team stays involved from initial assessment through to delivery, drawing on the wider Forvis Mazars network for specialist expertise or benchmarking where needed.

Contact us

Whether you're scaling a biotech business, transforming manufacturing operations or exploring how data and AI can improve performance, our life sciences specialists can help.

Contact our team to discuss how Forvis Mazars can support your organisation.