Independent Advisory for Life Sciences, Biotechnology & Seniors Care
Strategy, due diligence, and commercial assessment — backed by over 25 years of executive experience in pharmaceutical, clinical research, and seniors care.
Vancouver, BC
Life Sciences & Pharma
Seniors Care
Lui Franciosi, PhD
Independent Management Consultant · Adjunct Professor
Franciosi Consulting Ltd. provides independent management consulting expertise to national and international life sciences, pharmaceutical, and biotechnology businesses and research organizations — spanning both for-profit and non-profit sectors.
With over 25 years of experience in operations management, clinical research, drug development, and project management, Lui offers performance-driven executive consulting across industrial and academic settings. His work spans clients and organizations in the United States, Europe, Australia, Southeast Asia, and South America.
Lui brings rare public company experience, having served as Chief Operating Officer of Verona Pharma — a company listed on the London Stock Exchange. He played a key role in the development of RPL554 (ensifentrine), which was subsequently acquired by Merck, representing a landmark outcome in respiratory drug development.
As COO of Verona Pharma (LSE), contributed to the development of ensifentrine (RPL554) — later acquired by Merck in a landmark deal for respiratory medicine.
His experience extends into senior living and long-term care, having held executive and advisory roles with Revera, Sienna Senior Living, Retirement Concepts, and currently Dania Home Society — bringing operational leadership and strategic insight to Canada's growing seniors care sector.
Specializing in strategy, due diligence, and commercial assessment — with a track record of delivering results for complex, high-stakes engagements across both life sciences and seniors care.
Lui also holds adjunct professor appointments at the University of British Columbia (UBC) and Simon Fraser University (SFU), bridging executive practice with academic scholarship.
Services
Performance-driven consulting for organizations at every stage of the life sciences and seniors care lifecycle.
Strategy & Commercial Assessment
Market positioning, go-to-market strategy, and commercial assessments for life sciences companies navigating growth, product launch, or corporate transformation.
Due Diligence
Scientific, technical, and commercial due diligence for mergers, acquisitions, licensing deals, and investment decisions in the pharmaceutical and biotech sectors.
Clinical & Drug Development
Drug development strategy, clinical research planning, and regulatory pathway guidance — drawing on deep operational experience across pharmaceutical and biotechnology organizations.
Senior Living & Long-Term Care
Operational strategy and advisory for seniors care organizations — drawing on executive experience with Revera, Sienna Senior Living, Retirement Concepts, and Dania Home Society.
In The Media
Articles, interviews, and thought leadership from Lui Franciosi.
The Importance of Following Prescription Directions for Pain Medication
Pain disrupts everything. Whether chronic or acute, chances are that the pain is manageable — if you follow your doctor's directions.
Developing a Sense of Community Through Charity Work
Despite holding high-level positions, Franciosi remains deeply rooted in his community through his involvement in charitable causes.
Ready to Work Together?
Whether you need strategic advisory, due diligence support, or commercial assessment — let's start with a conversation.
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