Learn about EY Biotech

You’ve got the biotech know-how, the ideas that will shape tomorrow’s world. But there are some challenges as you progress from pre-clinical to clinical and on to your eventual commercial breakthrough. Draw on the expertise you need early on in your journey. Our support continuously adapts to your requirements.

We have the multidisciplinary expertise to take your business venture to the next level – from operations and talent management to tax and capital markets support and being ready for a transaction. Learn more about the multifaceted business solutions we can offer you across all stages of your growth journey. With a package of services that grows as you grow – we have you covered!

Have we sparked your interest? We are looking forward to hearing from you.

The team

Urs Indermühle

Urs Indermühle

Managing Partner Consulting (Non-Financial Services) & Health Sciences & Wellness Industry Leader

Gabriela Güntherodt

Gabriela Güntherodt

Biotech Sector Leader Switzerland/Europe West | EY Switzerland

EY Biotech - Multifaceted support from a single source

As an emerging biotech company, you are constantly facing new challenges such as looking for the next financing round, adapting to a shifting regulatory environment or meeting growing operational demands. Timely and reliable support at the right moment is paramount for commercial success. So why not partner from the outset with the best in every discipline that counts? We can help you avoid the common pitfalls, overcome unforeseen challenges, and identify unsuspected opportunities. EY offers you competent support specifically adapted to your current situation, so that can you stay ahead of the curve.

Our experienced team of experts specialized in the life sciences sector can offer your bespoke business support in all phases of your venture’s lifecycle. Partner with specialists who adapt to your current situation and anticipate the next step on your journey! Backed by our global network, we can offer you the multidisciplinary support you need, when you need it, wherever in the world you need it – all from a single source.

Take a closer look at the solutions we have specifically put together for the biotech sector and find out how we can accompany your unique growth journey.

  • Audit

    Audit

    • Ordinary and limited statutory examination audits
    • Consolidated Financial Statements Audits around the globe
    • Audit of IFRS / US GAAP conversions
    • Audit services related to IPO’s (Comfort Letters / etc.)
    • Audit of capital increases / decreases
    • Audit services in relation to foundations
    • Audit services in relation to EIC / Horizon 2020 grants

  • Tax

    Tax

    •  IP structuring / licensing
    • Tax structuring, restructuring
    • Tax compliance
    • R&D tax incentive
    • Employee participations plans

     

     

     

     

  • Talents

    Talents

    • Talent strategy, attraction, development and retention
    • Employee Life Cycle support
    • Remuneration strategy and share option plans
    • Payroll management
    • Organizational and Operating Model Design
    • Expat management / Immigration support
    • Business Transformation

  • Legal

    Legal

    • Legal advice / managed services, i.e., access to 3K+ legal professionals in 94+ countries
    • Entity compliance services
    • IP structure / strategy
    • Grant applications
    • Convertibles
    • Alliance, collaboration, and business development and licensing support.
    • Legal function build-up and legal operations services

  • Capital Agenda

    Capital Agenda & Collaborations

    • IPO compliance and readiness assessment
    • IFRS and/or US GAAP conversions  
    • Preparation of listing Prospectus
    • Preparation of financial statements (non-audit clients)
    • Advising on financial terms & accounting in connection with licensing, M&A, and carve-out transactions
    • Accounting compliance and reporting support
    • Financial restructuring support 
    • Scale-up strategy
    • Valuation and due diligence services
    • M&A and divestment services
    • Business Modeling and reinvention
    • Contract review and collaboration audits
    • Outcomes-based pricing arrangements advisory services

  • Regulatory & Quality

    Regulatory & Quality

    • Licence requirements along supply chain
    • Adaptation / localisation of Quality Management System
    • Quality assessment for global / regional expansion
    • Self-inspections
    • Qualification of service providers
    • Commercial and technical quality agreements
    • Mock-up inspections for preparations
    • Inspection support
    • Communication with National Competent Authority 

  • Digital, Data & Technology

    Digital, Data & Technology

    • Digital Systems (ERP, DMS, etc.) selection and implementation
    • Cyber Security
    • Digital Service Management
    • Data Privacy & Protection
    • Data Platforms and Data Analytics
    • AI and ML

  • Operational Excellence

    Operational Excellence

    • Supply chain operational optimization
    • (Smart) manufacturing support
    • Corporate sustainability services and stakeholder communication services
    • National codes & GTINs
    • Recycling scheme registrations

  • Commercialization

    Commercialization

    • Portfolio / franchise / brand strategy
    • Launch & market access strategy
    • Pricing & reimbursement strategy
    • Payer mock negotiations
    • Digital engagement strategy
    • Omni-channel marketing
    • Customer journey / clinical pathway

     

     

     

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