Tailored Solutions for Life Sciences Companies

Whether you’re an early startup company or more established and looking to scale, our services are designed to meet your specific needs. We know that no two life sciences companies are alike. That’s why we offer customized service packages that align with your business goals. We meet you on your growth journey by providing the flexibility to adjust services as your needs evolve.

  • Accounting: Manage your cash flow, maximize your cash runway and plan for a profitable future.
  • Bookkeeping: Keep your financial records accurate and up to date.
  • Financial Reporting: Gain clear, actionable insights into your business’s financial health through every stage of your growth. We give real-time and easy-to-interpret insights into your cash burn, runway, cash flow and growth trajectory so every decision is data-backed and future-focused.
  • Grant and other compliance audit and diligence ready; be sure your are ready for diligence, federal grant audits, and regular compliance audits.
  • HR and Payroll: Our solutions streamline your HR processes, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in payroll management, benefits administration and compliance.
  • Employee Handbook: Our team of HRBPs review, update and create handbooks for states where you have employee nexus to avoid any gray areas while staying compliant with the state laws.
  • Compliance: We conduct thorough audits, implement best practices and provide ongoing monitoring to protect you from costly fines and legal issues.
  • Recruiting: We help you attract, onboard, retain and reward your top talent all while building the KPIs you need most.
  • Benefits: We manage the administration of employee benefits, ensuring your team receives the support they need. Our experts help you design benefits programs that attract and retain top talent.
  • CFO Support: Accelerate your growth with data-driven strategies and financial forecasting from experienced life sciences CFOs.
  • Fundraising Guidance: Access the capital you need with expert support in preparing for and navigating fundraising rounds.
  • Business Insights and Partnerships: Leverage our years of industry experience and our deep industry partnerships to get the job done right while saving time and money.
  • Tax Compliance: Our tax professionals provide proactive guidance to ensure your business stays on track.
  • Tax Planning: Our experienced professionals provide tailored strategies to minimize your tax liabilities and ensure compliance.
  • R&D Tax Credits: Innovating comes with its rewards. We help you secure valuable R&D tax credits, potentially saving your business up to $500,000. Our thorough R&D Tax Study ensures you claim what you’re entitled to, reducing costs and accelerating your growth.

No matter where you are at on your growth journey, Escalon's finance, HR, payroll and tax services can help you scale your business from close to exit - with stronger revenue and compliance.

Our clients trust us to handle their most critical operational tasks. Here’s what they have to say.

My return on equity is really giving me that solid tax advice so I do make the transactions promptly and I lessen my tax burden. The benefit to me is saving more money in the bank.
Steve Herbert

Steve Herbert

Polaris Capital, Herbert Bay Area Properties, and Sincere Property Management President

“With Escalon, not only have we saved time, but we have the confidence in the financials we’re seeing to know where to make the investments and how to grow our business in a profitable way.”
2

Will Abbott

COO of Alpha Medical

Escalon allows us/allows me not to worry about the back office accounting function at the end of the day. We really see Escalon as an integral part of our business as part of our team honestly, sharing in the success of us, growing the business tremendously, and helping us all along the way.
Bill Brownie

Bill Brownie

CFO of Eargo

The Escalon Life Sciences Growth Engine

Our life sciences growth team helps companies access capital, streamline their operations and retain their top talent through integrated, automated, and a flawlessly coordinated system that unlocks greater efficiency and amplifies your productivity.

Our People

  • Experienced life science company CFOs and Controllers
  • Detail-oriented accountants and bookkeepers
  • Dedicated people operations support team

Our Process

  • Tailored to your growth goals
  • Built-in quality assurance
  • Designed for confident compliance
  • Fully transparent & board-friendly

Our Technology

  • High-value automations
  • Accurate, flexible, real-time reporting
  • Software solutions that scale with you
  • Streamlined by processes and powered by technology

Trusted Advisors with Proven Expertise

Our team includes seasoned professionals who have spent years working in the life sciences industry. We understand the challenges you face, from securing funding to navigating regulatory and clinical requirements. As your dedicated advisor, we offer insights and strategies that are not just theoretical but grounded in real-world experience.

  • Trusted Expertise

     We build long-term partnerships, guiding you through every stage of your business, from startup to succession. 

  • Quality Work

     Our team provides accurate, timely and insightful financial services. 

  • Hands-on Experience

    Our professionals have extensive experience in the life sciences industry, ensuring relevant and effective support. 

  • Scalable Solutions

    Our services are designed to grow with your organization. Whether you’re just starting out or a large, established entity, we provide scalable solutions that adapt to your needs.

Contact Us Today!

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