Global Device Standardization Program

At a glance

Client profile

Global pharma group. Required transparency across in-flight investment and standardization initiatives for safety-relevant lab and operating infrastructure.

Challenge

Build a clearly structured program and project management to globally standardize technical equipment and the associated business and IT processes — anchored on regulatory, economic and operational criteria. Surface savings potential and provide a sound basis for decisions on equipment use and global technical standards.

What we did

• Central overview of all projects and initiatives for efficient program coordination and steering
• Continuous tracking of project progress, resources and identified efficiency potential
• Decision-ready papers for the global steering committee
• Coordination of all relevant stakeholders (engineering, procurement, IT, quality, operations)
• Analysis of existing ERP data to surface redundancies, cost drivers and optimization opportunities
• Action catalogue for the introduction of technical standards
• Business cases and ROI assessments to prioritize standardization projects
• Workshops and validations at four international sites to incorporate local requirements
• Quote collection, negotiation and preparation of decision papers for executive leadership
• Hand-over support into operational steady state

Methods

Waterfall with classic project plan, work packages, timeline and recurring governance. Structured risk analyses; agile delivery in iterative cycles for implementation work.

Result

Engagement signed off. Program and project steering established, standardization roadmap delivered.