Real-world data in life sciences is doing what once seemed impossible: challenging the dominance of traditional clinical trials. For decades, clinical trials have been the gold standard in life sciences research. And it makes sense: they’re rigorously controlled and designed to ensure that the true effects of drugs are being measured. But the real world…

Real-World Data: The Cornerstone of Life Science Consulting Life sciences are at an inflection point. As pressure mounts to develop therapies faster, prove real-world value to payers, and personalize interventions, traditional data sources are hitting their limits. Real-world data (RWD), particularly claims data, has emerged as a critical lever across the product lifecycle. For consultancies,…

Why Real-World Evidence Matters Beyond Clinical Trials Market access has never been more complex than it is right now. In a world where payers are tightening the purse strings and every therapeutic area feels like a battleground, just getting a therapy onto formulary, or getting a diagnostic test approved isn’t enough. You need to prove…

Clinical trials tell you a lot – but they don’t tell you everything you need to know to truly compete in today’s saturated pharma market. Sure, they’re the gold standard for proving safety and efficacy. But once a drug hits the real world, all bets are off. Patients don’t follow protocols. Even providers don’t always…

The Old Operating System Is Crashing Let’s be honest: pharma’s old operating system is starting to show its age. The traditional model – built around blockbuster drugs, top-down messaging and rigid pipelines – is crashing under the weight of modern complexity. Shareholder returns are sluggish. CEOs are second-guessing legacy bets. The pressure to demonstrate real…

The healthcare industry is undergoing a seismic shift as price transparency regulations gain momentum, driven by executive orders and federal rulemaking. These regulations aim to empower patients with actionable pricing information and foster accountability among healthcare providers and payers. However, enforcement challenges and data complexities have revealed gaps that need innovative solutions. In this article,…

Where are the best digital spaces to find healthcare professionals (HCPs) in 2025? If you picture doctors, nurses and other HCPs buried in online medical journals, or engaging in discussions on specialized platforms like Doximity, you’re probably not wrong… But that’s only part of the story. The thing is that HCPs are just like the…

If you’ve tuned into a podcast lately, chances are you’ve noticed that advertising formats have changed a little bit. Maybe you listened to the host give a heartfelt update about needing new revenue streams to keep the show going. Or maybe you noticed a few more ads than usual – some of which weren’t even…

Gram-negative bacteria. The very name can send shivers down the spines of healthcare professionals. These microorganisms, characterized by their complex cell wall structure, are increasingly developing resistance to even our strongest antibiotics.  If bacterial infections in general are a concern, gram-negative bacteria are particularly challenging – since even minor infections can become life-threatening when they…