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Pipeline strategy: Measuring the return from pharmaceutical innovation
Tuesday, 22 April 2025 11:00 a.m. ET

Past Event

Virtual - Dbrief

CPE credits | Event language: English

22 Apr. 2025

Tuesday, 11:00 a.m. ET | 1 Hr.

Pipeline strategy: Measuring the return from pharmaceutical innovation

Life Sciences & Health Care

Participants will demonstrate a greater understanding of pipeline investment and portfolio strategies and factors that appear to be driving improvements in the ROI.

Key takeaways

Hosts:
Kevin Dondarski, principal, Deloitte Consulting LLP
Colin Terry, partner, Deloitte UK

Presenters:
Nigel Trotman, CFO of Development, Novartis
David Chapman, director, Deloitte MCS Limited
Emily May, manager, Deloitte UK
Karen Taylor, director, Deloitte UK

1.0 Overview CPE credit | Specialized Knowledge

Return on investment in biopharmaceutical R&D has increased for the second consecutive year, to 5.9%, driven by a surge in high-value products entering the late-stage pipeline. However, this progress appears fragile as rising R&D costs continue to pose a challenge to sustainable R&D. We’ll discuss:

  • Current state of R&D returns for 20 leading biopharma companies
  • Changing pipeline composition and opportunities that exist outside of oncology and infectious diseases
  • A bold approach that may be needed to continue uptick in returns and meet growing demand