R&D pipeline and portfolio

Managing the R&D pipeline

Learning from the past: portfolio management in pharma R&D

By rnd-admin
on 7 December, 2016

Pharmaceutical R&D is a complex, long and expensive task with a high project attrition rate. Only 5% of drug projects, that reach the stage of first human dose progress through all phases of clinical trials to reach patients.

Portfolio Visualisation: Making it easy, being transparent, making better decisions

By rnd-admin
on 23 August, 2016

A good understanding of the R&D pipeline and portfolio is essential to reduce waste, duplication and poor use of valuable resources, says Joe de Sousa of AstraZeneca

The Halo-Effect: Creating Impact Through “Good-looking“ Roadmaps

Content is the essence of roadmapping. But the impact of impressive, professional visuals that...
Improving Product Features: When is More Less?

Different types of feature have different effects on customer satisfaction - analysis by Quality...
Innovation Fitness Test - a tool to help scoring

John Bessant recommends this tool developed by colleagues in Canada which helps with using...
Portfolio management tools and approaches

The aim of portfolio management is to ensure that a sensible set of innovation...
Frugal innovation - competitive advantage when resources are limited

Frugal innovation allows a company with a quality product to compete effectively with cheaper...