Oxford Finance LLC , a specialty finance firm that provides senior debt to life sciences and healthcare services companies, announced R. Thomas Ryan has joined its healthcare services business development group. As a director, Ryan will be responsible primarily for originating cash flow loan opportunities and expanding alliances with private equity sponsors and healthcare management teams in the western United States.

"Oxford welcomes Mr. Ryan to its healthcare services group," said J. Alden Philbrick, president and chief executive officer of Oxford Finance. "He comes to us with an impressive background, a deep understanding of the healthcare lending industry, and established business relationships with private equity groups."

"I am pleased to be joining the Oxford team, which has built a strong reputation in the marketplace for structuring and executing creative financing solutions for healthcare companies," said Ryan. "I look forward to being part of a talented group of individuals and contributing to the continued build-out and growth of the healthcare services platform."     

Oxford Finance is a specialty finance firm providing senior secured loans to public and private life sciences and healthcare services companies worldwide. For over 20 years, Oxford has delivered flexible financing solutions to its clients, enabling these companies to maximize their equity by leveraging their assets. In recent years, Oxford has originated over $2 billion in loans, with credit facilities ranging from $500 thousand to $75 million. Oxford is headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia, with additional offices in California, Massachusetts and North Carolina.