Cases
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Development of launch strategy and launch support
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Challenge
2 Competitors already on the market
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A European biosimilar manufacturer asked us to support a "Late to Market Launch" with the target to be market leader in year 2. Development of positioning, go-to-market approach, pricing, sales force design and set-up, segmentation & targeting
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After 12 months the product has reached the #2 position in the total market
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Business performance analysis & strategic recommendations
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To date performance well below expectations
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6 days Quick Scan: market, go-to-market strategy, SFE and marketing. Identification and quantification of performance improvement options. Clear recommendations for action
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Innovative approach, excellent customer feedback
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Design Commercial Strategy
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Declining market shares and a less agile team.
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Realignment of commercial activities: Design customer value model incl. value preposition, alignment of sales force strategy, segmentation & targeting, coverage & frequency model and push portfolio design.
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New model leads to first significant contracts with customers, strong basis for continuation.
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Advanced Analytics design
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No tools available, bad data
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Customer potential and performance transparency: No view of real customer potential, no volume targets at customer group level. Design of a customer value model with design and implementation of an advanced analytics tool
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Tool allows both management and reps to track and plan activities in detail - excellent customer feedback
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CRM design and implementation
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Little CRM experience on the customer side
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Europe-wide CRM implementation: Global pharmaceutical company replaces existing CRM with Veeva Lead Market / Kernel approach. Design of templates according to market models and local adaptation.
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Successful launch of CRM in due time and quality
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Generics Portfolio Strategy
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Very large current and future portfolio, many different go-to-market approaches
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Designed an ongoing portfolio management strategy for a global generics player with a portfolio of 10k+ SKUs for their Western European business. Definition of approx. 20 scenarios per market to calculate volume/value values and make product decisions for the future. Very complex and sophisticated model, very simple application with transparency for all stakeholders. Approach and tool scaled for continuous use over several years.
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Tool successfully implemented achieving a step change.
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Product Re-launch
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Product difficult to position in the market.
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Re-launch of innovative dermatology (neurodermatitis) product. Product performing below expectations. Analysis of dermatologists and patients needs and fears, analysis of therapy options, derivation of a new product positioning and communication. Strong consideration of patient needs and involvement in physician interaction.
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Significant increase in market share
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Tender business Middle East
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Complex markets and portfolios
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Success rate in tenders in the Middle East too low: analysis of markets, products and decision models. Design of a very focused strategy to optimize win rate, volume and GM.
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Implementation of the strategy led to exponential growth
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Generics pharmacy markets, innovative approachChallenge
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Find an approach for significant market share increase with low effort and high acceptance in the sales force.
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Generics, pharmacy markets in EU and South Africa - Sales Approach Innovation. Significant volume growth achieved through a new sales strategy aimed at maximizing share-of-wallet at the pharmacy level or buying group level. Development and implementation of a strategy to grow from e.g. 10% share to 70%.
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Strategy and implementation led to massive volume increases and sustained acceptance among customers, management and sales reps.
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Development of a project management method
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Extremely extensive projects, with long running times
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Based on PMBOK, an Excel based project management solution designed and implemented to address all stakeholders, process and management requirements
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Method was very well accepted, accelerated processes and significantly increased transparency and project quality
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Overall strategy for medium-sized specialty pharma
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In order to remain competitive in the long term, our client required a revision of the strategy with a clear focus on particularly suitable therapeutic areas.
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In a structured process, all options were analyzed with the management team, taking into account therapeutic trends, market/competition situation, own strengths and weaknesses in the core markets.
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As a result, a clear TA strategy was defined with measures to expand the portfolio and organization.
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Development of a portfolio strategy for a leading global Gx group
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Our challenge was to find further growth opportunities for a global market leader with an extremely broad portfolio against the backdrop of declining patent expirations.
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A systematic analysis of market and competitive developments, required success factors and possible value add potentials was carried out in a team with our customers.
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On this basis, a roadmap of short-, medium- and long-term opportunities was developed in order to underpin the growth targets of the coming years with product candidates.
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Portfolio Strategy Hospital
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The objective was to develop a portfolio for a new European market participant based on individual hospital assets.
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Based on a detailed analysis of treatment standards and trends as well as the competitive situation in European core markets, therapeutic areas were selected for which a portfolio roadmap was drawn up, taking into account licensing options and in-house development capabilities.
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After only 3 years, the selected therapeutic areas were successfully established in several European markets.
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Establishment of a new contract manufacturing business
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In order to utilize unused production capacities, and secure further investments in the long term, a CM Business Unit was established in a fully integrated pharmaceutical company.
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Trends in capacity supply and demand per technology were identified through a comprehensive analysis of the competitive environment and volume development at the finished product level. A target customer matrix was developed for particularly promising segments and a sales organization with structured acquisition and PM processes was established.
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The first customer relationships were established while the project was still underway, and contract manufacturing was subsequently expanded into a successful business unit.
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Development Roadmap Oncology
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In order to focus development resources on the most promising investments, our client, a global pharmaceutical company, needed to revise the brand plan for an important asset.
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Together with the global teams from Research, Development, Medical, Business Intelligence, Commercial and Market Access, future scenarios were systematically developed and the benefit/probability of various development options evaluated
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A coordinated long-term plan ensures that the medical benefits and the value of the asset are optimally exploited.
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Due Diligence & Transaction Support Drug Discovery Unit (Buy side)
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Our customer had the opportunity to take over the Discovery Unit of a competitor in the course of a spin-out
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Coordination of due diligence involving internal and external experts. After a positive result, support of the transaction and coordination of all stakeholders until closing.
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Successful completion of the transaction
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Open house contracting
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Our client required a market access concept for a newly established business area without its own market access team, including support during implementation
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Support in the screening of possible contract options and the implementation and monitoring of the contracts
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Successful market entry with fast uptake thanks to the comprehensive use of sensible contracts
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Discount contract strategy for original products
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For an original provider, the question arose as to how it is possible to reconcile the cost-saving efforts of the SHI system with economic efficiency requirements for its own business.
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Based on a comprehensive analysis of possible contracts, a contract strategy was developed. The implementation and establishment of a monitoring system was also supported.
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Numerous new discount agreements led to a win-win situation for both the cash register and the company
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Biosimilars Strategic Plan
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For the successful establishment of a fully integrated biosimilar business unit, a strategic plan was needed to ensure that investments could be used in the long term
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Analysis of future patent expirations and potential competition scenarios. Development of a balanced plan to ensure the optimal use of development and marketing structures in the long term.
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Creating the foundation for a solid biosimilars business
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Product & Commercial Strategy Bioinformatics
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Our client, a bioinformatics start-up company, was planning to invest in the further development of its product and to refocus its offering.
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With the involvement of existing and potential customers, various business models including forward and backward integration (e.g. cloud services, sequencing services) were evaluated, taking into account market potential and the competitive situation.
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Strategy & roadmap based on an objective evaluation
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Technology Screening Medical Devices
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Objective: Search for new technology trends for a market leader and identification of possible M&A targets
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Definition of the fields of application of interest. Comprehensive screening of development and patent activities of competitors, start-ups and academic research groups.
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Trend report and identification of possible M&A targets for further pursuit
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Launch Support for Molecular In Vitro Diagnostic Test
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Completion of the development and support of the market launch
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Project management for the final phase of development up to certification and simultaneous preparation for global market launch directly and via distributors.
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Successful launch of the diagnostic agent
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Market Study Diabetes
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Investigation of prescribing behavior and identification of drivers and barriers to technical innovation
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Analysis of current behavior and development of future scenarios involving a panel of diabetologists
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Clearly defined future scenarios and comprehensive understanding of the drivers of development
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Global Brand Plan for Monoclonal Antibody
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Creation of a brand plan to control the medium to long-term development of an oncology product for a global pharmaceutical company.
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Preparation of overall planning incl. market, competition, product profile, customers, strategic options, clinical development project planning, tactical planning
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Basis for coordinated action by all stakeholders
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Business Model for Integrated Care Program
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Quantitative evaluation of different design options for a complex IV model
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Evaluation of the medical benefit including expected treatment pathways and duration as well as the resulting costs and economic benefit
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Coordinated model to prepare the decision for all stakeholders
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Business Transformation Program Homecare
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Identification of growth potential and development measures to achieve sales targets
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Definition of growth initiatives with all business units. Quantification & prioritization. Detailed planning and implementation of a first wave of measures
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Translation of the top-down objectives into concrete achievable action plans
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Post Merger Integration Biotech
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Integration of two companies.
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Planning the integration from signing to closing with teams from all functional areas of both companies. Then, project management until successful completion of the integration.
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Successful integration.
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Growth areas for chemical innovation
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Identification of specific business development areas
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Workshop with the management and the scientific department to identify and prioritize possible application fields of innovation. For the preferred ideas, important parameters such as market size, competitors, probability of success and possible business models were evaluated. Business plans and roadmaps were then drawn up
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5 concrete growth areas identified and backed by budget and roadmap
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Algae as a supplier of raw materials
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Evaluation of business ideas based on algae
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Evaluation of markets for possible algae products from fine chemicals such as astaxanthin and omega-3 fatty acids, proteins and fuels, estimation of production costs using algae biotechnology
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Focus on limited number of products
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Microbiology in agriculture
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Assessment of the market potential of microbiological products in agriculture
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Identification of market participants from university research groups, through start-ups to established companies. Evaluation of the research approaches and the product portfolio. From this, the main areas of application and their market were estimated.
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Suggestion of concrete fields of application of microbes in agriculture and suitable M&A targets
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Due diligence agricultural target
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Evaluation of a portfolio of genetic variants
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Estimation of the market size for different breeds and identification of trends. Estimation of margin distribution along the value chain and valuation of the portfolio.
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Scenarios for portfolio development under various assumptions
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Market entry strategy Bio-Chemicals
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Development of a new business area Bio-Chemicals
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Identification of chemicals that are accessible by biotechnological routes under competitive conditions. Detailed analysis of selected portfolio (market development, competitive environment, raw material supply, synergies etc.). Implementation plan for defined product groups
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Strategy for the development of a Bio-Chemical portfolio
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PMO Development of a new vaccine
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Market supply of sufficient vaccine
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Breaking down the complex task area into different work packages; setting up teams, meetings and project plans. Strong support in implementation and cross-functional communication
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Development of a production network
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PMO for the development of new generics
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Standardized development of generic drugs with high throughput.
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Definition of a clearly defined process for generic drug development, coordination of the process and responsibilities in several workshops, generation of project plan templates and checklists.
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Establishment of a powerful development organisation.
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Biomass potential for various applications
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Identification of business opportunities in the biomass market
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Understanding of the competition between different applications (food, animal husbandry, paper, wood requirements etc.), evaluation of the optimal use of raw materials under economic and ecological aspects. Identification of bottlenecks and the resulting investment opportunities
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Portfolio of possible investment ideas
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Biofuels as an investment opportunity
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Complex environment
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Evaluation of different biofuels and raw material sources based on various criteria (availability, price, volatility, carbon footprint, market entry barriers). Selection of suitable candidates and development of a business plan for implementation
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Strategy for building a biofuel business
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CRM design and implementation
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Optimization of the CRM system to create transparency and increase sales performance.
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Classical specification sheet created. The approach was "backwards", starting with reporting and the key views that all stakeholders need to have in order to bring "insights" and "action" to the forefront.
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SAP CRM implementation, which was very well received by sales force and management, reporting set new standards.
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Gx Portfolio Management
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Method to find several countries for very large and complex future Gx portfolio.
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For 10 European countries a model with up to 20 scenarios each was developed, which allows to forecast the future volume and sales of molecules over a period of several years. The logic was realized with QlikView. With this tool, it is possible to filter by geography, substance classes, dosage forms etc. and to display analyses in real time, which are the basis for future portfolio decisions.
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State of the art approach realized with QlikView, very high transparency and modeling possible
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Gx Countries Turn Around
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Growth behind market, financial targets not achieved
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Analysis of markets and decision-making mechanisms. Development of a positioning with a clear USP. Re-design of the go-to-market approaches. Support during implementation
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Significant growth in the most important countries above market level, significant improvement in key financial figures
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Setting up a JV in China
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Separation of a part of the business and foundation of a JV with a Chinese partner
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Detailed business case modelling as a basis for contract negotiations. Broad-based implementation support: setting up new organizational structure, service level agreements, communication strategy, etc.
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Successful completion and timely start of the JV
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Innovation scouting for organic products
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Expansion of the product portfolio
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Detailed examination of process flows (pulp & paper industry); scouting for product ideas for intermediate and waste products; development of a concept for the business model and possible partners; concrete design of the roadmap with the new partners
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Launch of 3 new bulk products
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Adjustment of biotech innovation portfolio
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Optimization of the use of R&D resources
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Development of scenarios for market development including drivers; detailed recording of all R&D projects; adjustment of the research portfolio based on the market estimates in workshops with the management; development of a balanced portfolio with regard to risk, temporal development, market segments etc.
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Focus of research tasks on main growth drivers
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Strategic Planning TechOps
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Transparency over projects and cost reduction
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Development of a model for the development of production costs, taking into account market and portfolio changes; inclusion of all projects for cost reduction; simulation of various scenarios for the medium-term forecast of production costs
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Strategic plan for TechOps development
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Biofuels as an investment opportunity
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Complex environment
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Evaluation of different biofuels and raw material sources based on various criteria (availability, price, volatility, carbon footprint, market entry barriers). Selection of suitable candidates and development of a business plan for implementation
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Strategy for building a biofuel business
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PMO to implement a quality offensive
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Clearing backlogs.
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Prioritizing the necessary work; moderating the next steps between Quality and Operations; close tracking of success and escalation if necessary
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All backlogs have been dealt with
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Portfolio streamlining of generic products
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Margin increase by focusing the portfolio
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Detailed margin analysis and resource allocation per SKU; development of portfolio adjustments in several cross-functional workshops; modelling of the new portfolio
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Strong reduction of SKUs and focused portfolio
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Design and implementation of a significant expansion of the sales force for a Gx company
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Market very complex and very large.
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Evaluation of the potentials of different market segments, mapping against necessary resource input and achievable gross margin. Design of the approximatively seven times larger sales force.
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Implementation roadmap established, maximizing the potential.
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Positioning and launch strategy Biotech product with indication expansion
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New therapeutic approach
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In-depth interviews with KOLs, preparation of therapy benefits vs. established therapies. Establishment of Expert Circles, in order to quickly spread new therapies
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High acceptance in the specialist medical profession, exceeding the expected number of patients
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Analysis hospital market, effects of legal innovations
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Shifting the decision-making authority
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Market research with approx. 100 hospitals, chief physicians, chief pharmacists and administrative managers. Elaboration of new decision making processes and derivation of measures for successful hospital interaction
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BU Hospital restructured, successful cooperation with KH, sales increase
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Design customer loyalty program wholesale
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Intense competition with little room for differentiation
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Analyzing pharmacy needs, focusing on "emotional" and activity peaks to provide services that add real added value. Design of the service catalogue, support during implementation.
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New program has found high acceptance among pharmacies, expansion of market share.
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Market entry strategy Medical Device
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Preparation of market entry for various European markets.
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Primary market research with service providers, clarification of market access conditions, necessary preparations, pilot customers etc.
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Measures for market entry and business plans for the period 3+ years.
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Analysis Clinical Study Situation / Study Trap
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Identification of potentially available patients for further clinical trials in a highly explored oncological indication
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Evaluation of the protocols of all ongoing and planned studies and development of a model of the expected development of patient numbers for some European countries
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Forecast of patient numbers within and outside clinical studies per country and year
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Biosimilar Licensing Business Cases
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Evaluation of various licensing options
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Modelling of different combinations of license partners/models for a biosimilar that is currently awaiting approval, taking into account different market scenarios
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Recommendation based on a quantitative comparison of the options including sensitivities
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Due Diligence Immuno-Oncology
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Bewertung eines möglichen Übernahmekandidaten.
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Evaluation of a possible takeover candidate for a leading player. Support of the due diligence, coordination of the teams of buy-side, financial advisors etc.
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Successful completion with subsequent transaction
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Market analysis Dental Device
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Analysis of the market potential for new medical devices for use by specialized dentists
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Comprehensive primary market research online and in interviews to understand the treatment setting, possible positioning and pricing
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Optimal preparation of the business case and market entry strategy
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Post Merger Integration Biotech
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Integration of a newly acquired US company for a European pharmaceutical company
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Comprehensive integration planning with teams from both sides, pre-closing and integration management by Day 100
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Integration under the momentum and involvement of the target’s employees.
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Business Development In-Licensing
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Search for in-licensing candidates for fast-growing specialty pharma company
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Systematic screening of production with potential fit and potential out-licensing option and approaching the licensees
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Short-list of concrete opportunities for licensing negotiations