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      Review focuses biotech on portfolio potential

      This biotech client was managing a complex product portfolio with significant revenue but only breakeven profitability. Bain performed a comprehensive portfolio review that resulted in clear project-level recommendations to refocus the company's resources on projects with the highest potential.

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      The Story

      The Situation

      • BiotechCo* is a research-based pharmaceutical company that develops and commercializes drugs in several therapeutic areas
      • BiotechCo has several products on the market and about a dozen in different stages of development
      • The company has significant revenue from royalties and marketed products, with breakeven profitability
      • BiotechCo's drug portfolio is increasingly complex and difficult to manage
      • Public pressure is being applied by investors calling for strategic moves to jolt the stock out of its current range

       

      Our Approach

      Combine strategic priorities with project and process evaluation:

      Our Recommendations

      Review the highest-priority opportunities for strategic fit:

      The Results

      Refocus resources on highest potential projects:

      * Levamos a confidencialidade de nossos clientes a sério. Embora os nomes tenham sido alterados, os resultados são reais.
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