Fractional CCO Services for Scaling Life Sciences Companies

A Fractional CCO provides all the strategic compliance leadership of a full-time Chief Compliance Officer—regulatory oversight, policy governance, board advisory, and exam readiness—on a flexible, part-time or project basis. For life sciences companies managing financial transactions, grants, or regulated partnerships, this means expert compliance infrastructure without the cost of a full-time executive.

A compliance consultant typically delivers a report or recommendation and exits. A Fractional CCO is embedded in your organization as an accountable compliance leader—attending meetings, advising leadership, overseeing day-to-day compliance operations, and standing alongside your team during audits. The relationship is ongoing, strategic, and results-oriented rather than purely advisory.

The right time is typically when your organization is facing regulatory scrutiny, preparing for a funding round or acquisition, entering a new market, or experiencing compliance gaps that your current team cannot address. If you need senior compliance leadership but are not yet ready for a full-time CCO hire, a fractional engagement is the ideal solution.

We specialize in financial crime compliance, including AML program development, BSA advisory, KYC/KYB program design, transaction monitoring optimization, OFAC compliance, and regulatory exam readiness. We also provide broader compliance program governance, policy development, board advisory, and sponsor bank representation for fintechs and regulated companies.

Engagements are fully flexible. Some clients engage us for a defined project—such as building an AML program or preparing for a regulatory exam—which may last three to six months. Others retain us on an ongoing basis as their embedded CCO. We structure each engagement around your specific needs, growth stage, and compliance objectives.

Yes. Our founder, Joshua Douglas, holds the Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) designation—the gold standard in financial crime compliance certification. This credential reflects deep, verified expertise in AML program design, risk assessment, regulatory compliance, and financial crime prevention, which underpins every engagement we deliver.

Yes. While our core expertise is in financial crime compliance for fintechs and financial institutions, our program design, governance, and regulatory readiness capabilities translate well to life sciences companies and other regulated industries managing financial risk, complex partnerships, or growing compliance obligations. We tailor every engagement to the client's regulatory context.

Pricing is structured to be flexible and cost-effective compared to a full-time CCO hire. Engagement costs depend on scope, hours required, and the complexity of your compliance program. We offer tailored arrangements—from project-based engagements to ongoing retainer models—ensuring you receive senior-level expertise at a fraction of the cost of a permanent executive.