IDEA is a science-led regulatory consultancy helping life science organisations navigate the complexity of clinical trial and product development pathways across multiple jurisdictions.  

We work with emerging biotech and global pharma alike, providing regulatory clarity, strategic insight and hands-on operational support.  

Why Clients choose us:  

  • Deep scientific expertise with pragmatic regulatory strategy  
  • Agile support across Europe, UK, and other global regions.  
  • Trusted by sponsors for submission readiness, speed and precision.  

We see ourselves as a true partner to your team: hands-on, responsive and invested in your success

Our Global Impact  

We’ve helped companies across North America, Europe and Asia-Pacific launch clinical trials, gain approvals and navigate new markets.  

Our Management Team

  • Chairman

    Dr Francisco Harrison

    Over 40 years’ of experience in regulated medical sector R&D including roles as Chief-investigator, CEO at his own CRO (HCR, now Syneos), M&A and Entrepreneurial Support. Personal Expertise: Clinical phase R&D, M&A Strategy

  • Managing Director

    Tamsyn Frost, PG Dip

    Regulatory Affairs professional with over 19 years’ experience in global regulatory projects in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries. PgDip in Regulatory Affairs and a solid understanding of regulatory strategy, clinical trials and orphan drug development.

  • Principal Scientific Advisor

    Randolph Alonso, PhD

    Regulatory Affairs Pharmacist with more than 30 years’ experience in pharmaceutical companies in EU and LATAM regions. Exceptional track record of life cycle management of pharmaceutical, biological, biosimilar and generic products and a thorough understanding of the global regulatory environment.

  • Commercial and Operations Director

    John Farrell,
    MSc

    Over 40 years experience in delivering professional services to Pharmaceutical, biological and medical device clients. Former Global head of Life Sciences Business Process Outsourcing at CSC and Former COO at Product Life Group

Our trusted partners

We are experts in our specialist service areas. For other services, we have sought to build a network of expert partners who share our commitment to delivering focussed expertise. Currently, we can recommend partners in the following areas:

  • GDPR
  • Pharmacovigilance – Both Clinical Trial and Marketed product
  • CROs
  • Third-Party GxP Audit
  • Medical Writing
  • Market Access