At the Why Summits Portfolio Management Conference in San Diego in January, one of the key topics in my presentation was how project templates impact portfolio decision-making. The structure of projects affects how companies evaluate strategic options, risk, and potential value. 1️⃣ A traditional project template follows a single path to launch, moving from Phase 2 to Phase 3, then to registration and launch. If there is a possibility to file based on Phase 2 data instead of

Most pharma companies use static Excel-based forecasts that are hard to update and limit scenario planning—Captario SUM replaces this with dynamic, built-in logic that adapts in real time and unlocks faster, more flexible decision-making.

In pharma, portfolio choices are discrete—not continuous. We adapt the efficient frontier to reflect real-world investment decisions using ROI and risk to guide strategy transparently.

Captario’s dynamic sales modeling adapts forecasts to launch timing, competition, and efficacy—enabling faster scenario testing and better investment decisions.

In our latest article, we developed eight different project portfolio optimization strategies to account for varying risk appetites, budget constraints, and strategic priorities. These strategies help decision-makers explore multiple perspectives rather than relying on a single optimal solution. The strategies are structured around two main strategic focuses: 1️⃣ Ensuring Revenue Targets (>X) -- Achieve a mean revenue target while minimizing total cost -- Ensure a minimum yea

New article explores optimizing portfolio replenishment for long-term impact—balancing project phases, disease area coverage, and targeted launches in pharma strategy.