BCLA Consulting
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Our Impact
6
Years going strong
15+
Clients globally
(USA, UAE, Asia)
Who We Are
BCLA Consulting is a division of BCLA, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. We deliver actionable and affordable strategic insights by staffing every project with advanced degree candidates, including PhD, postdoc fellows, MBA, MS, MD, PharmD, and JD students from leading institutions, supported by an experienced advisory board.
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This gives our clients a distinctive blend of rigorous academic training and industry-grade execution,
tailored to each engagement.
50
Project consultants
staffed
10+
Current professionals
on our advisory board
Our Mission
At BCLA Consulting our mission is to inspire, educate, and connect emerging scientists and entrepreneurs to grow and diversify biotech in LA through our work for the local biotech ecosystem. We are able to achieve our mission by:
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Leveraging Los Angeles' academic talent to deliver low-cost, accessible consulting to biotech companies
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Training the next generation of graduate students for careers in industry
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Powering BCLA's community events that support and promote local biotech
Our Consulting Services
We offer expertise across strategy, research, market analysis, and partnerships, tailored to each client's needs.
Market Opportunity &
Market Entry Analysis
We evaluate market trends to identify viable opportunities and strategies to gain a competitive advantage
We conduct meticulous assessments and benchmarking to identify gaps in existing technology and deliver actionable insights
Technology Assessment
Commercialization Strategy
We evaluate pathways to market for client technologies and weigh their advantages to recommend an approach to commercialization
We evaluate the economic value, clinical effectiveness, and human impact of medical treatments and healthcare interventions
HEOR (Health Economics and Outcomes Research) Study
We analyze IP landscapes in client markets and recommend strategies for protection and growth
Patent Landscape Analysis
Indication Ranking
We assess and benchmark technologies to find gaps and deliver clear, actionable insights
Client Testimonials
"There's a lot that I didn't know - well, I knew the pieces of - but the team put it all together in one segment..." - Project HERO
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"Dave's quote" - Project MEDMAP
"Kris' quote" - Project Yamaha - with article link:
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Recruitment
BCLA Consulting offers graduate students, postdocs, and early-career professionals the opportunity to apply their scientific expertise to real-world business challenges. As part of our project teams, participants gain hands-on experience in market analysis, technology evaluation, and commercialization strategy while building leadership, teamwork, and communication skills.
Interested applicants can sign up on through our consulting project team recruitment database and matched to projects based on expertise, or join our internal BCLA Team. Outstanding team members may be invited to continue with BCLA, take on leadership roles, and grow their impact in Los Angeles’ biotech ecosystem.
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