About Cairn Associates
Cairn Overview

Cairn Associates provides specialized consulting and financial advisory services for a select biotechnology and life science clientele. From strategy development and validation all the way through deal execution, Cairn Associates is an invaluable partner, providing the insight and strategic guidance required to successfully navigate the marketplace and create shareholder value.

Founded in 1995, Cairn Associates emerged from the rich and extensive history of its founder, Donald R. Marvin, who has over 25 years of experience as a senior executive in start up and expansion situations in small, high growth and Fortune 50 companies.

Today, Cairn Associates works exclusively within the biotechnology and life sciences industry, focusing our efforts on this highly specialized market to best leverage our abilities. We keep our client list small and exclusive to ensure the integrity of our services.

As our clients pursue innovative business strategies or license new technologies, Cairn Associates acts as their guide, leading them to intelligent, effective Strategy Consulting, Mergers and Acquisitions, Capital Formation, Licensing and Business Valuation decisions.