Clarkston Shares Guest Column on IT Roadmap for Commercial Growth
November 20, 2024 | Clarkston’s Wes Ange and Irene Birbeck share key elements to understanding your company’s commercial goals, deciding between in-house and outsourced capabilities, and clearly defining requirements in order to create an effective IT road map for commercial growth. This article provides guidance for IT and business stakeholders to collaborate on creating a roadmap for commercialization, which can save time and money. View an excerpt below and the full Clinical Supply Leader guest column article here.
Defining When To Implement Technologies To Support Commercial Growth
“Another invitation to join a software demo just hit your inbox — one you didn’t even know about. And it’s not the first. If you’re like many IT leaders in life sciences, this might be all too familiar. With two candidates in Phase 3 trials showing positive results, your company is gearing up for a commercial launch. The headcount is rising, processes are being established, and yet…different leaders are out there, finding tech solutions on their own. It’s great to see their initiative, but if you’re feeling like you’re about to pull your hair out, you’re not alone. Leading IT for a rapidly growing life sciences company isn’t easy. You’re constantly balancing urgent requests, complex decisions, and the pressure to stay ahead of the curve. It’s enough to make anyone feel stretched thin. The good news is: you’re not alone in this struggle, and there’s a proven way to get everyone back on the same page. Imagine transforming this chaos into a coordinated, strategic approach where technology decisions are aligned with your company’s goals and timelines. It’s not just possible — it’s achievable with the right steps. Even the most well-intended business partners can go rogue. To stop this, you will be tempted to immediately jump to defining the vendor selection process for new software providers. That step is critical, but it shouldn’t be the very first action… ”
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