Larry Algaze

Director, Advisory

Location: Irvine

Services: CFO Services

Industries: Life Science

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Larry is an accomplished finance executive with over 20 years of leadership experience in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries. He brings deep capabilities in financial planning and analysis (FP&A), operational strategy, and private equity financing. Known for managing billion-dollar budgets and implementing enterprise-wide financial systems, Larry consistently drives efficiency and aligns financial operations with strategic business goals. 

Throughout his career, Larry has served as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, playing a key role in investor relations, board communications, and guiding FP&A teams through transformative events such as IPOs, acquisitions, and integrations. His experience spans Fortune 500 companies and high-growth biotech firms, with a global perspective and a strong command of complex regulatory environments. 

Larry is also an active mentor and speaker, frequently sharing insights on clinical trial finance and strategic budgeting. In every role, he brings a forward-thinking approach, combining financial discipline with strategic insight to help organizations thrive in a dynamic market landscape. 

Interesting tidbit

Larry mentors UCLA life science undergrads who want to understand the business side of biotech. He is also involved as a volunteer in the Little League and high school marching programs and has served as CFO/Treasurer for both.

Education
  • BA/Economics- University of California, Los Angeles
  • MBA/Finance- University of Southern California (USC), Marshall School of Business

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