Foothill Scientific Associates
Foothill Scientific Associates (FSA), founded in 2015 and based in Orange County, California, specializes in life science consulting, providing focused, agile, and cost-effective support for startups and small to medium-sized businesses. Their mission is to help clients advance biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, and medical devices by combining entrepreneurial methods with sound business practices. FSA emphasizes reliability and effectiveness, with a track record of high win rates and successful project outcomes, serving as a trusted guide through complex technical and regulatory landscapes.
Industries
Nr. of Employees
small (1-50)
Foothill Scientific Associates
Lake Forest, California, United States, North America
Services
Proposal Writing and Capture Support
Preparation of technical and business proposals for USG contracts and non-dilutive funding, including template delivery and bid capture support.
Market Research and Opportunity Assessment
Screening and grading of funding opportunities, past-award reviews, and setup of automated monitoring systems to identify relevant solicitations.
Contract Negotiation and FAR Compliance
Guidance through contract terms and negotiation specific to USG procurement, ensuring compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulation requirements.
Program and Project Management
PM services for program delivery, schedule and milestone management, risk and resource management, and performance measurement for development and manufacturing programs.
Technical Operations and CMC Advisory
Advisory on manufacturing process reviews, process optimization, SOP development, stability studies, facility planning, and equipment selection.
Purchasing, Supplier Qualification, and Supply Chain
Development of purchasing templates, supplier evaluation and qualification, specification writing, and sourcing strategies for life-science inputs.
Proposal Writing and Capture Support
Preparation of technical and business proposals for USG contracts and non-dilutive funding, including template delivery and bid capture support.
Market Research and Opportunity Assessment
Screening and grading of funding opportunities, past-award reviews, and setup of automated monitoring systems to identify relevant solicitations.
Contract Negotiation and FAR Compliance
Guidance through contract terms and negotiation specific to USG procurement, ensuring compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulation requirements.
Program and Project Management
PM services for program delivery, schedule and milestone management, risk and resource management, and performance measurement for development and manufacturing programs.
Technical Operations and CMC Advisory
Advisory on manufacturing process reviews, process optimization, SOP development, stability studies, facility planning, and equipment selection.
Purchasing, Supplier Qualification, and Supply Chain
Development of purchasing templates, supplier evaluation and qualification, specification writing, and sourcing strategies for life-science inputs.
Expertise Areas
- US government funding capture and management
- Clinical operations and CRO oversight
- Biomanufacturing and CMC operations
- Process and product development
Key Technologies
- GMP biomanufacturing
- Process scale-up and technology transfer
- Single-use bioprocessing systems
- Design of Experiments (DOE)