Project Outlier

When you’re gearing up for a commercial launch in life sciences, IT isn’t just a support function—it’s the backbone of your go-to-market strategy.   ➡️ Yet, too often, budgeting for IT systems and resources happens too late or too lightly. ‼️The result? Cost overruns, last-minute vendor scrambles, and technology that can’t scale to commercial volumes.   Here are a few things leaders should keep in mind when budgeting for launch-critical IT investments: ✅ Be sure to account for all the tech that will be needed, including your CRM, data warehouse, QMS, EDMS, and LMS ✅ Don’t forget data migration, cleansing, and ongoing license fees for each system ✅ Include costs for validation, ongoing compliance, and training ✅ Budget for infrastructure scaling, cybersecurity enhancements, and post-launch support ✅ Account for external partners, vendor PMs, and dedicated IT workstream management   At Project Outlier, we'll partner with you to develop your IT launch budget in a way that sets you up for smooth, effective implementations and minimizes negative surprises.   Book a free call to start discussing your IT launch plan today: http://bit.ly/3SOE1Np   In the meantime, check out our free digital tool that highlights more tangible considerations for the tools and investments you'll need to consider as you approach launch: https://lnkd.in/eYxPc6Mj

Too often, organizations treat the IT workstream as a follow-on effort during commercial launch planning rather than a critical pillar that enables success from day one.   But here’s the reality: ✅ Commercial systems need to be selected, validated, integrated, and secured ✅ Infrastructure must scale rapidly to support field teams, data operations, and global access ✅ Cybersecurity must evolve to meet new threats targeting commercial assets and patient data ✅ Data must be unified, accessible, and trusted across departments   That’s a lot of heavy lifting—and it doesn’t happen overnight.   📅 That’s why we believe a robust Commercial Launch PMO should include a dedicated IT workstream from the start—not just to track tasks, but to coordinate decisions, align platforms, mitigate risks, and ensure compliance across every system that touches the launch.   👉 At Project Outlier, we specialize in standing up and managing the IT side of commercial launch readiness, helping biopharma IT leaders bring structure, visibility, and strategic foresight to their workstream.   Your tech stack will either accelerate launch…or slow it down. Let’s make sure it’s the former.   Click the following link to start discussing how we can position IT as a strategic enabler of launch success: http://bit.ly/3SOE1Np   #CommercialLaunch #BiopharmaIT #LaunchReadiness #ITLeadership #LifeSciences #DigitalEnablement #PharmaLaunch #LaunchPMO

☕ Good morning, and happy Monday! ⬇️ If you are a leader within #lifesciences, we'd love to hear your thoughts on the below question 🤖 As #AI and #AgenticAI gain increasingly more buzz, we'd love to know, what are your biggest concerns when it comes to evaluating and adopting #AI within your organization? #AIAdoption #AIToolSelection #AIChangeManagement

Yesterday, we held our quarterly book club discussion! Our latest read is 'Do Nothing' by Celeste Headlee (she/her), a fascinating dive into the misconceptions around productivity and leisure and how idleness is a powerful tool for creativity, connection, and actually getting 𝘮𝘰𝘳𝘦 done. Have you read the book? If so, we'd love to hear your thoughts in the comments! 👇 #BookClub #LifeAsAnOutlier

Complex science demands agility. Discover how biopharma R&D is embracing digital transformation to accelerate discovery and innovation. Our new white paper explores how unified IT platforms, AI, and automation are streamlining workflows, integrating data, and driving smarter research. 📖 Download now: https://lnkd.in/eqbqJMDD

Are your team’s valuable medical insights getting lost in a spreadsheet? 📝 Hear Kristina Kipp share how BridgeBio moved beyond clunky, manual processes and embraced a modern solution that helped them make faster, data-driven strategic decisions based on timely insights. Unlock the power of your medical insights! — watch the video here https://lnkd.in/g-MevwDv #medical affairs #medicalscienceliaison #lifesciences

FYI for all IT / Commercial biopharma leaders! #Veeva #VeevaSystems #CRM #PromoMats #MedComms

Calling all Veeva Vault CRM Suite, PromoMats, and MedComms users, RSVP: https://lnkd.in/eRZvaFiV to join us at a Veeva Community Forum near you. Why attend? ▶️ Deep dive into how to streamline workflows and boost productivity with practical AI in Vault CRM ▶️ Explore new capabilities, including Veeva AI to accelerate MLR in PromoMats ▶️ Learn more about key considerations and practical advice for Vault CRM migrations and Vault CRM best practices from customers already live ▶️ Create connections with your local biopharma colleagues and meet Veeva product experts #biopharma #biotech

We’re thrilled to be featured in the latest issue of Life Sciences Insights, published by California Life Sciences (CLS)! This edition, AI in Action: Real-World Innovation in Life Sciences, explores how artificial intelligence is transforming discovery, operations, and patient outcomes across the sector. Our article discusses the foundational IT infrastructure that every organization should put in place before diving headfirst into AI adoption. We’re honored to contribute to this important conversation and share our perspective alongside other industry leaders! Read the full issue here: https://lnkd.in/eJtEBKP5 #AI #DemystifyingAI