Case Study
Establishing A Robust PMO
How we helped a pharmaceutical leader transition Medical Affairs into a key business pillar to support growth and transformation
Challenge:
- Company transitioning toward Oncology from primary care
- Mostly decentralized markets with disconnected Medical Affairs teams
- Lack of strategic Medical Affairs direction led to inefficiency and lack of coordination and learning
- Aggressive launch plans required nimble and decisive Medical Affairs organization
Approach:
- Developed a strategy and Portfolio Management Office (PMO) team to run point in key areas
- Developed new organizational and process recommendations to support transformation
- Provided strong support to Head of Global Medical Affairs in driving messaging and details for recommendations
- Led global steering committees in support of transition
Results:
- Successfully drove organizational redesign and transition to more centrally driven strategy and leadership
- Drove changes across medical strategy, budgeting and planning, cross-market coordination, and leadership
- Led consistent messaging and communications to CEO and across market teams.