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Insights to inspire Better Portfolio Decisions
Expert perspectives, research, and real-world insights to advance portfolio thinking and smarter pharma decisions.


From Static to Strategic: How Parameterized Forecasts Improve Decision-Making
Parameterized forecasts in Captario SUM adapt sales projections to real-world uncertainty—aligning launch timing, risk, and performance to support smarter project and portfolio decisions.

Magnus Ytterstad
Feb 201 min read


Introducing Project Generators: Dynamic Strategy Simulation in Captario SUM
NextGen Captario SUM introduces Project Generators—enabling dynamic, template-based simulations to explore strategy, risk, and growth in pipeline and revenue planning.

Magnus Ytterstad
Feb 42 min read


Transparent Models, Confident Decisions: Meet the AI Model Guide
Captario’s AI Model Guide eliminates black-box fears by making complex models transparent—offering clear explanations and visuals to build trust and clarity in portfolio decisions.

Magnus Ytterstad
Jan 82 min read


From Plans to Reality: How to Model Operational Risks for Smarter Forecasting
Capturing operational risks—like delays and cost overruns—in forecasting models improves decision quality, uncovers hidden threats, and strengthens strategic planning across portfolios.

Magnus Ytterstad
Dec 19, 20242 min read


NDA Submission Sequencing
At the recent Vegas PPM conference, I shared a case study highlighting the importance of nuanced modeling for strategic decision-making. The scenario involved deciding whether to sequence NDA submissions for the two indications or file them in parallel. After completing a successful Phase 3 trial for Indication A, the team faced two options: ➡️ Wait for Indication B’s trial to finish and file both NDAs together (parallel filing). ➡️ File the NDA for Indication A immediately a

Magnus Ytterstad
Dec 16, 20242 min read


Design Your Future Pipeline: Introducing Project Generators in Captario SUM
As the holiday season approaches, I wanted to share an exciting update on something we’ve been working on at Captario: Project Generators. This is an early gift for anyone tackling pipeline renewal, closing revenue gaps, or exploring innovative investment strategies to strengthen their portfolio. Project Generators are exactly what the name suggests—a feature inside Captario SUM that allows users to generate new projects based on customizable templates. These projects are aut

Magnus Ytterstad
Dec 12, 20242 min read
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