Can you help with regulatory submissions?

Yes, FDA, EMA, and MHRA submissions are core expertise.

Do you oversee clinical trials?

Yes, clinical program oversight and strategy are key services.

What about scientific advisory boards?

Yes, we help establish and manage SABs.

How do you stay current scientifically?

Our CSOs maintain active scientific engagement and publication.

Can you help with regulatory submissions?

Yes, FDA, EMA, and MHRA submissions are core expertise.

Do you oversee clinical trials?

Yes, clinical program oversight and strategy are key services.

What about scientific advisory boards?

Yes, we help establish and manage SABs.

How do you stay current scientifically?

Our CSOs maintain active scientific engagement and publication.

Fractional CSO Scientific Services

Expert scientific 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 CFOs 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 CSO scientific services provide scientific leadership including R&D strategy, clinical development, regulatory affairs, and scientific advisory. Scale scientific expertise for your life sciences needs.

Core Services

Our fractional CSOs deliver scientific strategy, clinical program oversight, regulatory pathway planning, scientific advisory boards, publication strategy, and key opinion leader engagement.

Service Packages

Package	Scope	Investment
Scientific Advisory	Strategy and guidance	1-2 days/month
Scientific Programs	Active development oversight	2-4 days/month
Scientific Leadership	Full function leadership	4-8 days/month

Our Approach

We develop scientific strategies, oversee clinical programs, and navigate regulatory pathways. Our CSOs bring pharma and biotech 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 CSO (Chief Scientific Officer) Services

Fractional Chief Scientific Officer services provide senior scientific leadership for biotech, pharma, and deep-tech companies developing research-based products and therapies.

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Our CSO Services Include

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Scientific Strategy: Research programme direction and prioritisation

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Clinical Development: Clinical trial design, oversight, and regulatory submissions

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Regulatory Affairs: MHRA, EMA, FDA interaction and submission management

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IP Strategy: Patent portfolio development and commercialisation planning

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Scientific Advisory Board: SAB establishment, recruitment, and governance

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Investor Relations: Scientific diligence support and investor presentations

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How Fractional CSO Services Work

Phase	Focus	Timeline
Review	Scientific programme assessment	Weeks 1-4
Strategy	R&D roadmap and regulatory plan	Weeks 4-8
Execution	Programme oversight and SAB governance	Ongoing

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UK Fractional Executive Day Rates

Compare day rates across C-suite roles

CFOThis Role£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 CFO Earnings

Calculate Your Potential Income

Your Day Rate

£1,000

£750Avg: £1000£1500

Days Per Client/Week

2.5 days

1 day5 days

Number of Clients

2 clients

Weekly

£5,000

Monthly

£21,650

Annual

£240,000

Based on 2.5 days/week x 2 clients x 48 working weeks. CFO UK average day rate: £1000.

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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