Financial Excellence and Audit Readiness for Clinical-Stage Biopharma

Clinical trial financial management is no longer a back-office function; It’s a strategic imperative for biopharma companies navigating funding pressures, audit rigor, and the demands of scaling.

In this session, Auxilius and PwC explore the complexities of clinical trial accounting, the rising expectations from auditors and investors, and the role of technology in enabling accuracy, efficiency, and compliance.

Learning Objectives:

• Understand the unique financial and operational challenges of R&D and clinical trial accounting
•  Identify the key audit risks and expectations in clinical trial expense reporting
• Learn best practices for accrual methodologies, budget-to-actual visibility, and cross-functional alignment
• Gain actionable steps to strengthen review readiness, shorten close timelines, and enhance scalability
• Explore how automation and advanced analytics can reduce manual effort, improve accuracy and reinforce audit assurance