Taryn Bostjancic is a partner and serves as Practice Leader for the Firm’s Life Sciences Service Team.
With more than 30 years of public accounting experience, Taryn advises private and public companies across the life sciences industry, from emerging growth companies to established enterprises. Her experience spans pharmaceutical, medical device, diagnostics, therapeutics, nutraceutical and research organizations, where she provides accounting, audit and strategic advisory services.
As Practice Leader, Taryn guides the strategic direction and growth of the Life Sciences practice, strengthens the Firm’s presence within the industry and helps clients navigate the evolving opportunities and challenges shaping the sector.
A passionate mentor and advocate for team member development, Taryn is a founding member of the Firm’s women’s leadership development initiative, Women of Withum, which supports the advancement and success of women across the Firm. She also serves as executive sponsor of Withum’s DisAbility Team Member Resource Group.
Taryn was named as NJBIZ‘s “Forty Under 40” and “Best 50 Women in Business” lists recognizing her for her commitment to business growth, professional excellence, and involvement in the community. Taryn also received the Greater Media 98.3 Women in Business 2011, Women in the Workplace Award, and a 2014 Salute to the Policy Makers Award from Executive Women of New Jersey for her continued dedication to the advocacy and support of women in the workplace. For her constant commitment to service and giving back to the community, she was named a Community Leader of Distinction by the Middlesex County Regional Chamber of Commerce in 2015.
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Taryn is committed to advancing the life sciences industry and supporting the development of future leaders. As a recognized thought leader, she regularly shares her perspectives on emerging trends and challenges affecting life sciences companies through articles and industry publications. She also serves as Chair of the Middlesex County Regional Chamber of Commerce’s Women in Business Committee, where she supports initiatives that promote leadership development, mentorship and professional growth for women in business.
Life sciences companies operate in one of the most dynamic and high-stakes environments in business. Tracking milestone-based revenue, managing grants and preparing for audits often stretches internal resources thin. These demands require specialized accounting expertise that many teams don’t have in-house. Let’s explore the unique accounting challenges faced by life sciences organizations and the benefits…
We asked a group of influential women in the industry about the sector’s current trends, opportunities, challenges, and what they think it takes to be successful in this area. Taryn Bostjancic, Practice Leader of Withum’s Life Sciences services team, explains how our firm is looking for opportunities to advocate, motivate and elevate women — both…
The federal Research and Development Tax Credit has received plenty of attention over the last few years given the increased benefits now available from the 2015 PATH Act. However, life sciences companies exploring federal R&D credits should be mindful that numerous benefits are also available through state-run programs. Massachusetts offers research and development tax credits,…