A methodology combining an outside-in approach with team collaboration

We aim to support the transformation of life science organizations through a unique, collaborative approach. Understanding that the life sciences can be complex and technical, our life science dedicated team breaks down these barriers, enabling faster and more efficient results with the right amount of client involvement – less time going through the basics and higher added-value time. We conduct external benchmarking across appropriate model companies and interpret these benchmarks to guide future strategy and design. Furthermore, we take a collaborative approach, leveraging workshops and employing design thinking strategies as needed to ensure that the team’s proposed solutions are theoretically sound, practical, and readily implemented. This comprehensive approach guarantees realistic, practical solutions tailored to the specific needs of life science organizations.

PL Consulting provides significant insight into your company’s future model

Tailor-made transformation design

We are life science specialists and bring in the technical expertise from ProductLife Group where needed.

We tailor our approach to our clients’ profiles and can offer focused and quick turnaround services as necessary to meet our clients’ budgets and needs.

Case Study: Informing the future design of a whole function for a leading multinational pharma

Challenge: The global head of function for a large pharma received feedback from their counterparts, which indicated the need for better communication across divisions, notably at the country level. We were engaged in running an external benchmarking exercise to understand how the competition would address this specific challenge.

Our approach: Using the basic blocks of a target operating model, our team framed the issue and designed a comprehensive interview guide to explore all model dimensions, e.g., reporting lines and governance, collaboration frameworks, roles and responsibilities (RACI), etc.

We conducted a series of structured interviews with former senior leaders in similar organizations and with internal stakeholders.

Result: With the research completed, we were able to lay out a set of options for our client to contemplate and prioritize. Additionally, the exercise produced valuable feedback for our client’s team and partners with whom they interacted.

Case Study: Revisiting a commercial model for a pharma services company

Challenge: The global head of function for a large pharma received feedback from their counterparts, which indicated the need for better communication across divisions, notably at the country level. We were engaged in running an external benchmarking exercise to understand how the competition would address this specific challenge.

Our approach: Using the basic blocks of a target operating model, our team framed the issue and designed a comprehensive interview guide to explore all model dimensions, e.g., reporting lines and governance, collaboration frameworks, roles and responsibilities (RACI), etc.

We conducted a series of structured interviews with former senior leaders in similar organizations and with internal stakeholders.

Result: With the research completed, we were able to lay out a set of options for our client to contemplate and prioritize. Additionally, the exercise produced valuable feedback for our client’s team and partners with whom they interacted.