Kerlann Advisory

Partnering Biotech Innovation Across Borders

Boutique Life Sciences Advisory

Senior-level strategic counsel to biotech and pharmaceutical companies navigating cross-border partnerships, licensing, and market entry.

60+
Years Combined Experience
3
Continents Covered
100%
Principal Engagement

Why Kerlann

We bridge the gap between innovative biotech companies and global market opportunities, combining deep industry expertise with modern analytical capabilities.

Boutique Model

Principal involvement on every engagement. No junior staffing, no handoffs. Direct access to decision-makers with decades of pharmaceutical business development experience.

Global Reach

Deep networks across major pharmaceutical markets — US, Europe, Japan, and China. We navigate regulatory pathways (FDA, EMA, PMDA, NMPA) and cultural nuances that make cross-border deals succeed.

AI-Powered Intelligence

Advanced data processing and AI tools accelerate our research and analysis. Competitive intelligence, market mapping, and deal structuring delivered faster without compromising depth.

Services

Strategic advisory focused on value creation for life sciences companies at inflection points.

Global Market Entry

Strategic planning and execution support for entering new markets. Partner identification, regulatory pathway analysis, and commercial strategy across US, Europe, Japan, and emerging markets.

Partnership Development

End-to-end support for licensing, co-development, and strategic partnerships. From target identification to deal structuring and negotiation support.

M&A Advisory

Strategic guidance on acquisitions, divestitures, and portfolio optimization. Valuation support, due diligence coordination, and transaction structuring for life sciences assets.

Leadership

Former pharmaceutical executives with operator experience across global markets.

FC

François Cadiou

Managing Partner

25+ years in pharmaceutical business development and M&A. Former BD executive at major pharma. Deep expertise in Japan market entry and cross-border transactions.

Japan M&A BD/Licensing
BZ

Bo Zhang

Partner

20+ years pharmaceutical industry experience. Expert in oncology and cell therapy. Former commercial and BD roles at multinational pharma companies.

Oncology Cell Therapy Commercial
ZZ

Zuo Zhenglong

Partner

15+ years experience in China pharmaceutical market. Deep regulatory and commercial expertise. Network across Chinese biotech and pharma leadership.

China Regulatory Network

Our Approach

Alignment of interests, depth of engagement, and speed of execution.

Senior Engagement

Partners directly lead every project. No delegation to junior staff. Your project receives the attention of experienced professionals who have done the deals themselves.

Data-Driven Insight

Modern AI and data tools accelerate our analysis without sacrificing rigor. Comprehensive market intelligence delivered in days, not weeks.

Focused Capacity

As a boutique firm, we deliberately limit our active engagements. This ensures deep attention to your project and alignment of our success with yours.