Meet the Team
PhaseForward has a deep understanding of the entire product development life cycle. We can provide valuable insights and help mitigate risks at any stage of your company's growth.
Kathleen Richton, CPA
Vibrant finance leader over 20 years in Life Sciences.
Progressive leadership roles in FP&A, Corporate Strategy, and Accounting.
Known for leading financial valuations for early and late-stage assets, working with cross functional teams to integrate strategy into financial plans, and implementing technology that makes sense at the right time.
Direct, thoughtful, and results driven.
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Kathy is a dynamic finance leader with over 20 years of experience in the life sciences sector. Renowned for her expertise that spans financial planning, corporate strategy, and accounting, she possesses a deep understanding of the entire pharmaceutical lifecycle. With a career marked by progressive leadership roles, Kathy has developed a keen acuity for navigating the complex financial landscapes of life science organizations.
Her proficiency in translating strategy into financial planning and execution is matched by her hands-on experience in accounting, where she ensures fiscal responsibility and transparency. Kathy’s holistic approach to finance allows her to not only forecast and develop sustainable budgeting processes and metrics but also to identify pivotal growth opportunities throughout a company’s evolution.
With a passion for process optimization and leveraging technology, Kathy has consistently streamlined financial workflows, enhancing accuracy and efficiency. Her expertise lies in implementing cutting-edge tools and systems to drive real-time insights and informed decision-making. Whether it’s automating routine tasks or designing intuitive dashboards, Kathy’s commitment to excellence ensures that financial reporting is not just accurate but also agile and responsive to business needs.
Kathy has a BS in Accountancy and MS in Accounting Information Systems from Bentley University. Kathy is also an active CPA in Massachusetts.
Patricia Ciervo, MBA
30-year career in Life Sciences as indispensable finance business partner.
Focused on Corporate Financial Strategy while leading teams in FP&A, finance operations and technology.
Expert in quickly connecting the dots, translating into financial scenarios, masterful storytelling to illuminate growth pathways, and seeing around corners to mitigate risk and leverage business opportunities.
Passionate, resourceful, and adaptable.
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Patty joins Phase Forward with 30 years of finance experience in the life sciences sector. Her passion and commitment to her work are driven by the understanding that her contributions have a significant impact on improving people's lives. As a recent cancer survivor, she deeply appreciates the importance of her work. Her choice to pursue this important work is motivated by her desire to help leaders achieve their strategic objectives and to witness life-changing therapies come to market
As an influential senior finance executive with robust business expertise and leadership skills, Patty leads corporate financial strategy to maximize company growth. She excels in strategic planning, product launch execution, cross-functional project implementation, and innovative issue resolution. With a unique combination of deep business, operational, and financial expertise, she is a forward-thinking leader, focusing on broader strategic implications and delivering transformational results. She has led finance teams in various corporate finance areas, including business planning, short- and long-range strategy, budgeting, treasury, corporate insurance, strategic sourcing, and cost accounting.
Patty is recognized as a trusted advisor across the enterprise, skilled at aligning Commercial and R&D strategies. She is adept at swiftly identifying connections and presenting leaders with various options for maximizing growth. Importantly, Patty has the foresight to anticipate and manage risks while capitalizing on opportunities. She excels at simplifying complex financial information for everyone and demonstrates a remarkable ability to delve deeply into content while swiftly shifting focus to strategic implications.
Patty has a BA in Economics from Boston College and an MBA in Accountancy from Bentley University.