How we think
Three questions every leadership team must answer.
Every engagement begins with the same three questions. The answers decide what the business does next.
Where to play
Identify the markets, segments, portfolios and opportunities that can create the next engine of growth.
How to win
Define the right business, portfolio, brand, customer and competitive strategies to win in those markets.
How to transform
Convert strategy into a focused, executable roadmap that delivers measurable business outcomes.
What we solve
The business questions that matter most to leadership.
Six challenges, and the strategy each one calls for.
The growth challenge
“Our business has plateaued. Where will the next growth come from?”
Growth & turnaround strategy
We diagnose why growth stalled and identify the markets, segments and portfolio moves that can restart it.
The portfolio challenge
“Where should we invest, build, consolidate or exit?”
Portfolio & resource allocation strategy
Clear, evidence-led choices on which brands deserve investment and which are holding the business back.
The brand challenge
“Our brands have potential, but are not delivering.”
Brand revitalisation & positioning
We find what broke, in perception, positioning or execution, and rebuild the brand’s case with doctors and the trade.
The market challenge
“Competition is intensifying. How do we win?”
Competitive & go-to-market strategy
Sharper segmentation, differentiated positioning and a route to market built for the competitive reality.
The launch challenge
“How do we make our new product successful?”
Launch & commercialisation strategy
From target segment and positioning to field readiness and the first months in market.
The execution challenge
“We have a strategy. Why isn’t it translating into results?”
Commercial & customer engagement transformation
We turn the plan into field-level action, customer engagement and outcomes that can be measured.
Our consulting architecture
From diagnosis to acceleration.
Five stages take a business from an honest reading of where it stands to growth that lasts.
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01Stage 1 of 5
Diagnose
Understand the business. Identify the real constraints to growth.
Covers
- Business diagnostics
- Market assessment
- Portfolio review
- Competitive intelligence
- Performance analysis
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02Stage 2 of 5
Strategise
Define the choices that will change the trajectory.
Covers
- Turnaround strategy
- Growth strategy
- Portfolio strategy
- Positioning
- Go-to-market
- Competitive strategy
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03Stage 3 of 5
Prioritise
Focus resources where they can create disproportionate impact.
Covers
- Opportunity prioritisation
- Investment choices
- Brand priorities
- Customer segmentation
- Resource allocation
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04Stage 4 of 5
Activate
Translate strategy into an executable business agenda.
Covers
- 90-day action plan
- Launch roadmap
- Brand plan
- Customer engagement
- Sales & marketing strategy
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05Stage 5 of 5
Accelerate
Track outcomes, course-correct and build sustainable growth.
Covers
- Performance metrics
- Governance
- Strategic reviews
- Capability building
- Growth acceleration
Our consulting covers
Where the practice works.
Nine areas where eminds works with pharma and healthcare leadership teams.
01Growth Strategy & Market Expansion
- Market Attractiveness & Opportunity Mapping
- Growth Strategy & Revenue Roadmap
- New Geography / Therapy Expansion
- Market Entry & Go-to-Market Strategy
02Portfolio & Brand Strategy
- Portfolio Strategy & Prioritisation
- Brand Strategy & Positioning
- Brand Architecture
- Lifecycle & Franchise Management
- Differentiation & Competitive Strategy
03Customer & Market Intelligence
- Market & Competitor Intelligence
- Customer Segmentation
- HCP Needs & Behaviour Mapping
- Prescription Driver Analysis
- Market Sizing & Forecasting
04Commercial Excellence
- Sales Force Effectiveness
- Customer Segmentation & Targeting
- Territory & Coverage Optimisation
- Call Planning & Field Force Productivity
- Incentive & Performance Architecture
05Launch & Growth Acceleration
- New Product Launch Strategy
- Launch Readiness Assessment
- Pre-launch Planning
- 100-Day Launch Acceleration
- Post-launch Performance Optimisation
06Brand Activation & Customer Engagement
- HCP Engagement Strategy
- Omnichannel Engagement
- Patient Engagement Strategy
- KOL Strategy & Scientific Engagement
- Campaign & Communication Strategy
07Business Turnaround & Performance Transformation
- Business Diagnostic & Performance Audit
- Revenue Growth Acceleration
- Underperforming Brand Turnaround
- Cost-to-Growth Optimisation
- 90-Day / 180-Day Transformation Roadmap
08Strategic Capability Building
- Marketing Organisation & Capability Assessment
- Marketing Process & Governance
- Product Manager Capability Building
- Sales Manager Coaching Systems
- Performance Management Frameworks
09Strategy Execution & Performance Management
- Strategic KPI Architecture
- Marketing Dashboards
- Monthly Business Reviews
- Execution Governance
- Strategy-to-Execution Tracking
Engage
Worth a ten-minute exploratory conversation?
Tell us where growth has slowed or what you are about to launch. We will tell you honestly whether and how eminds can help.
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