Innovation means nothing if operations can’t keep up.
Facing pricing pressure, growing complexity and increased competition, life sciences companies are under strain. Yet the industry still lags years behind others on operational excellence, making it one of the most untapped value drivers today.
Leveraging powerful tech and 30+ years of hands-on experience across labs, plants, and global supply chains, we build industry-specific OpEx programs that help clients streamline processes, optimize OEE or improve products and services quality.
Beyond cost-cutting, we target operational levers that unlock efficiency, increase profitability, enhance capabilities, and improve productivity—so your operations become a driver of growth.
Operational excellence solutions, tailored to each client’s unique challenges.
How we can help you.
We tailor our OpEx programs to your unique needs following a proven methodology: assessing performance, optimizing operations, sustaining gains and enabling long-term change.
Operational Diagnostics & Performance Benchmarking
- Rapid, data-driven assessment of operational maturity
- Identification of bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and performance gaps
- External benchmarking against industry standards and best practices
Process Optimization & Workflow Redesign
- Streamlining of R&D, manufacturing, QC/QA, and supply chain workflows
- Reduction of cycle times, waste, and non-value-added activities
- Standardization across sites and functions
OEE & Asset Utilization Improvement
- Maximizing equipment uptime and performance
- Elimination of production losses across availability, performance, and quality
- Deployment of Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) principles
Supply Chain & Production Planning Excellence
- End-to-end supply chain optimization
- Smarter forecasting, inventory control, and demand planning
- Strengthened sourcing and procurement strategies
Quality System & Compliance Reinforcement
- Alignment of quality systems with operational priorities
- Inspection-readiness and audit support
- Strengthening of data integrity and compliance culture
Digital & AI-Powered Operational Analytics
- Real-time monitoring through digital tools
- Advanced analytics to support ongoing decision-making
- AI-powered detection of inefficiencies and disruptions
Change Leadership & Operational Governance
- Governance models to drive accountability and results
- Cross-functional alignment and communication frameworks
- Leadership coaching to embed continuous improvement
KPI Frameworks & Performance Management
- Tailored KPIs and dashboards
- Real-time visibility into operational performance
- Structured routines for problem-solving and execution discipline
Trusted insights. Proven results.
- 15%
- Average increase in asset utilization through OEE improvement programs
- 350+
- R&D and Manufacturing sites assessed for operational performance and compliance readiness
- 95%
- Client programs sustaining performance gains one year post-implementation
Let's give you the edge.
Unmatched pharma expertise
Our OpEx team brings 30+ years of hands-on experience in the biopharma industry, with a proven track record of improving efficiency, quality, and performance across labs, plants, and global supply networks.
Cutting-edge tools
Our OpEx workstreams leverage proprietary tools, benchmarks, and analytics to uncover hidden inefficiencies and drive measurable improvements across operations.
Tailored OpEx programs
There’s no one-size-fits-all approach to OpEx. We design tailored programs that align with each client’s footprint, maturity, and strategic goals—ensuring every lever is tuned for efficiency, scalability, and impact.
Global expert network
We collaborate with 500+ senior executives, innovators, leading academics, KOL and scientists to define best-in-class operating models, drive continuous improvement, and stay ahead of evolving efficiency, quality, and compliance demands.
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