strategic product development

developing a new pharmaceutical product depends on a number of elements coming together in the right way at the right time - the right way forward

Different skills operate both in tandem and parallel, yet co-ordinated results have to be available on schedule in order to maintain the pace of progress.

Drug development can be therefore seen as a matrix in which there are different ways of arriving at the same endpoint. Sequani can navigate through and across this matrix in time and cost-efficient ways, while making sure that all scientific aims are achieved.

To achieve this we design a strategic development plan at an early stage in a product's development so that realistic targets, timescales and budgets can be established - along with 'go or no go' decision points confirmed in advance on the basis of the acceptability or otherwise of agreed criteria.

Strategic Product Development

The Matrix

Developing a new pharmaceutical product depends on a number of elements coming together in the right way at the right time. Different skills operate both in tandem and parallel, yet co-ordinated results have to be available on schedule in order to maintain the pace of progress.

Drug development can therefore bee seen as a matrix in which there are different ways of arriving at the same endpoint. Sequani can navigate through and across this matrix in time- and cost efficient ways, while making sure that all scientific aims are achieved.

The Way Forward

To achieve this we design a strategic development plan at an early stage in a product's development so that realistic targets, timescales and budgets can be established - along with 'go or no go' decision points confirmed in advance on the basis if the acceptability or otherwise of agreed criteria.

Applying such disciplines so early breaks with tradition. Industry-wide, strategic planning and programme management skills usually come into the picture once a compound has been proved, their purpose being to minimise subsequent development time and control the cost of the large scale clinical work that follows proof of concept.

But at Sequani we put these controls in place sooner. For each product, we provide our clients with a development plan aimed at identifying key milestones and the fastest, most efficient way forward - to proof of concept.

Plan Parameters

• Each plan is specifically designed for the compound under development
   
• It outlines the required studies, identifies the most suitable facilities in which to conduct the work and incorporates a realistic budget
   
• In addition, we can supply outline study designs that the client can use for future tenders
   
• Following a strategic review, we appoint a programme manager, whose task is to oversee the various elements of the project
   
• The programme manager is also charged with reducing the overall timeline and delivering the project within budget
   
• All programmes undertaken to date have met the agreed schedules and budgets