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Life Sciences

The life sciences ecosystem is complex. This makes consulting projects a special challenge. We overcome these challenges by leveraging our many years of experience, from strategy development and portfolio management to go-to-market execution.

The life science sector is shaped by organizations. If you want to develop new strategies and business models successfully, keep an eye on the organizational dynamics. These dynamics stem from the interlinkages with the healthcare ecosystem. If you would do well, start with analyzing the ecosystem and shape your strategy around the spot where your organization brings most value to the ecosystem.

We have gained a deep understanding and are therefore in a position to work at very different levels, from overall strategic orientation to execution of strategies; from fundamental realignment in a rapidly changing market environment, to optimization of collaboration in the given structures. Across the lifecycle our tools, backed by organizational science, lead to alignment in your organization and move strategies forward.

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Our expertise in Life Sciences

At Metaplan, we pride ourselves on our extensive international expertise in the life sciences sector, leveraging years of experience to offer strategic consulting services. Our approach is centered on understanding the intricacies of market dynamics, fostering organizational cooperation, and effectively navigating healthcare systems.

We have a comprehensive range of services tailored to the life sciences industry, including strategy development, brand planning and organizational design. With expert teams located in Princeton, Versailles, Hamburg and Berlin, we are well-equipped to provide global insights and solutions.

Our Portfolio

Market Development

Our approach to market development is comprehensive, combining deep market insights with strategic ecosystem design to navigate complex market dynamics effectively. We generate and apply profound insights as a starting point to craft innovative strategies. Our expertise in aligning organizational structures and leadership practices further ensures that our clients can achieve and sustain competitive advantages in rapidly evolving markets.

Moreover, our expertise extends to leading peer group discussions, where we facilitate debates among advisors to uncover new perspectives and collaborative opportunities. This unique capability allows us to harness collective intelligence, fostering an environment where strategic challenges are addressed through shared understanding. We empower life sciences companies to navigate and influence their ecosystems for sustained success.

Organizational Development

Our approach to organizational development is deeply informed by two core beliefs: that behavior follows structure, and the recognition that life sciences organizations exemplify an environment of exceptionally high division of expert labor, presenting the unique challenge to navigate numerous fields of expertise and converging silo-based structures into cross-functional collaboration. Our expertise in organizational science emphasizes the critical importance of designing structures that not only facilitate efficient workflows but also foster collaboration across departments by creating an understanding for their particularities. Our methodologies are deisgned to address the specific needs of life sciences companies, recognizing the delicate balance between maintaining specialized expertise and encouraging interdisciplinary synergy.

This is vital in a field where innovation, regulatory compliance, and market responsiveness are deeply interconnected and dependent on seamless cooperation across various specialties.
For companies in the life sciences and beyond, our approach offers a pathway to transform structural complexities into strategic advantages, ensuring that every facet of the organization is aligned with its overarching mission and objectives. Our commitment is to provide solutions that are not only scientifically sound but also pragmatically tailored to meet the complex demands of the ecosystem.

Competence Development

Our approach to competence development is multilayered, focusing not only on the pivotal areas of leadership and organizational design, but also on the crucial aspect of alignment within organizations. Our programs aim to equip leaders and managers with the strategies and skills needed to navigate the complexities of organizational dynamics more effectively.
The synergy of leadership trainings and discourse trainings underlines our holistic approach to competence development. While discourse leadership focuses on guiding interactions to leverage collective intelligence and foster an innovative environment, leadership trainings emphasize the work on structures and strategies, knowing when to lead in critical moments.

This combination ensures that organizations are not only adapt at managing and leading productive discussions but also excel in aligning these discussions with overarching strategic objectives.
For a deeper exploration of how we enable organizations please visit our academy:

Metaplan Academy

Selected Case Studies

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Launch of a new cancer drug

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Our consultants are on site in Germany, France, China, Singapore, Switzerland, the USA – and wherever you need them.