Can you help with grant applications?

Yes, Innovate UK and other grant applications are core services.

Do you handle technology transfer?

Yes, IP strategy and commercialization are key capabilities.

What about academic partnerships?

Yes, we help establish university collaboration frameworks.

How do you measure research success?

We track publications, patents, grants, and commercialization outcomes.

Can you help with grant applications?

Yes, Innovate UK and other grant applications are core services.

Do you handle technology transfer?

Yes, IP strategy and commercialization are key capabilities.

What about academic partnerships?

Yes, we help establish university collaboration frameworks.

How do you measure research success?

We track publications, patents, grants, and commercialization outcomes.

Fractional CRO Research Services

Expert research leadership on a flexible basis

£800-2,000

Day Rate

2-6 weeks

Time to Hire

50-70%

Cost Savings

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Key Takeaways

1Fractional CROs work 1-3 days per week, providing senior expertise without full-time costs
2UK day rates range from £800 to £1500, depending on experience and sector
3Typical engagements save 50-70% compared to full-time executive hires
4Ideal for startups, scale-ups, and SMEs needing strategic leadership
5No employment overhead: no pension, NI, benefits, or notice periods

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What We Deliver

Quick Definition

Fractional CRO research services provide research leadership including R&D strategy, research program management, commercialization, and academic partnerships. Scale research expertise to your needs.

Core Services

Our fractional CROs deliver research strategy, program portfolio management, grant applications, technology transfer, industry-academic partnerships, and research team development.

Service Packages

Package	Scope	Investment
Research Audit	Assessment and roadmap	1-2 days/month
Research Programs	Active management	2-4 days/month
Research Leadership	Full function leadership	4-8 days/month

Our Approach

We assess research capabilities, develop portfolio strategies, and drive commercialization. Our CROs bring academic and industry research leadership.

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Cost Comparison

Fractional vs Full-Time Executive

Full-Time Executive£286k/year

Salary + Benefits + Overhead

Fractional Executive£106k/year

1-2 days/week average

Your Potential Savings

£180k+

63%

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Time Allocation

How fractional executives spend their time

Strategy30%

Operations25%

Leadership20%

Governance15%

Technology10%

Fractional CRO (Chief Research Officer) Services

Fractional Chief Research Officer services provide senior R&D leadership for research-intensive companies in biotech, pharma, deep-tech, and academic spin-outs.

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Our CRO Services Include

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R&D Strategy: Research portfolio prioritisation and milestone planning

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Scientific Advisory: SAB leadership and scientific governance

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Grant Funding: UKRI, Innovate UK, and Horizon Europe applications

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Regulatory Strategy: MHRA, EMA, and FDA submission planning

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IP Management: Patent strategy, prosecution, and licensing

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Team Building: Scientific team recruitment and development

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How Fractional CRO Services Work

Phase	Focus	Timeline
Review	Research portfolio and capability assessment	Weeks 1-4
Strategy	R&D roadmap and funding plan	Weeks 4-8
Execution	Programme leadership and team development	Ongoing

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UK Fractional Executive Day Rates

Compare day rates across C-suite roles

CFO£800 - £1500/day

£1100

CTO£900 - £1600/day

£1200

CMO£750 - £1400/day

£1000

COO£800 - £1400/day

£1050

CDO£900 - £1450/day

£1150

CISO£900 - £1550/day

£1200

Rate Range

Average

Source: UK Market Data 2025

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Fractional vs Interim vs Full-Time

Choose the right engagement model

Aspect	Fractional	Interim	Full-Time
Time Commitment	1-3 days/week	4-5 days/week	5 days/week
Duration	Ongoing/flexible	3-12 months	Permanent
Annual Cost	£50-150k	£150-300k	£200-400k+
Best For	SMEs, startups, scale-ups	Crisis, transitions	Large enterprises
Flexibility	★★★ High	★★☆ Medium	★☆☆ Low

Costs are indicative UK market rates. Actual costs vary by role, experience, and sector.

Calculate Your Day Rate

Fractional CMO Earnings

Calculate Your Potential Income

Your Day Rate

£900

£600Avg: £900£1500

Days Per Client/Week

2.5 days

1 day5 days

Number of Clients

2 clients

Weekly

£4,500

Monthly

£19,485

Annual

£216,000

Based on 2.5 days/week x 2 clients x 48 working weeks. CMO UK average day rate: £900.

BetaThis calculator provides rough estimates for illustration only. Actual rates and salaries vary based on location, experience, industry, and market conditions.

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