A client within the Life Science Industry needed an initial exploratory screening and analysis of potential acquisitions in a specific industry segment. Triathlon conducted a high-level assessment of the market in question and identified and profiled potential acquisitions.
Life science
Triathlon Group serves clients in the Life Science industry, supporting the full range from startups to global companies active within digital health, medical devices, biotech, and pharmaceuticals.
With growing & aging populations, rise of chronic diseases, increased focus on individualized treatments; life science has gained a more important role than ever. At the same time, the industry is transforming with disruptive technologies, creating new opportunities to improve health and how it is delivered.
Cases

Life Science
Exploratory Target Screening

Life Science
Explore Need for a New Innovation
A research group found a new method for particle tracking in liquids. Triathlon conducted a market analysis to explore the needs for the new method in different business and research segments, resulting in key input for development and potential collaborations.
A research group found a new method for particle tracking in liquids. Triathlon conducted a market analysis to explore the needs for the new method in different business and research segments, resulting in key input for development and potential collaborations.

Life science
Market Analysis of New Diagnostic Device
A start-up within life science wanted to understand the market potential and needs of its new and inventive diagnostic device. Triathlon supported by providing an analysis to guide future strategic decisions and product development efforts.
A start-up within life science wanted to understand the market potential and needs of its new and inventive diagnostic device. Triathlon supported by providing an analysis to guide future strategic decisions and product development efforts.

Life Science
Pipeline Portfolio Management
Triathlon supported a global medical device client to develop a framework for product pipeline portfolio management yielding a structured analysis and prioritization of new product ideas and product development programs.
Triathlon supported a global medical device client to develop a framework for product pipeline portfolio management yielding a structured analysis and prioritization of new product ideas and product development programs.

Life Science
Medtech Market Planning
A global medical device company has grown rapidly in recent years and needed a market plan to structure future efforts. Triathlon supported the client in the assessment of the current situation and development of a strategic plan with key components in place
A global medical device company has grown rapidly in recent years and needed a market plan to structure future efforts. Triathlon supported the client in the assessment of the current situation and development of a strategic plan with key components in place

Life Science
Market potential & Go-to-market plan
A novel technique to improve development of pharmaceuticals and vaccines had been developed. Triathlon supported the inventors by exploring the commercial potential and interest among potential partners, as well as defining a suitable model for commercialization.
A novel technique to improve development of pharmaceuticals and vaccines had been developed. Triathlon supported the inventors by exploring the commercial potential and interest among potential partners, as well as defining a suitable model for commercialization.

Life Science
Marine biotech partner screening
A novel microalgae cultivation method has been developed for year-round cultivation adapted for the Swedish west coast. Triathlon conducted a comprehensive survey of potential partners and evaluated applications to guide future development for the client.
A novel microalgae cultivation method has been developed for year-round cultivation adapted for the Swedish west coast. Triathlon conducted a comprehensive survey of potential partners and evaluated applications to guide future development for the client.

Life Science
Successful MDR implementation
A global medical device manufacturer had to adapt operations to comply with the new EU MDR. Triathlon established an enterprise-wide action plan and effective follow-up structure to drive implementation.
A global medical device manufacturer had to adapt operations to comply with the new EU MDR. Triathlon established an enterprise-wide action plan and effective follow-up structure to drive implementation.

Life Science
Digital health development & launch
A large global medical device company had set a target to rapidly launch a new digital concept to remain competitive and leverage key industry trends. Triathlon supported with managing and coordinating a cross-functional team resulting in a successful launch that doubled initial sales target.
A large global medical device company had set a target to rapidly launch a new digital concept to remain competitive and leverage key industry trends. Triathlon supported with managing and coordinating a cross-functional team resulting in a successful launch that doubled initial sales target.

Life Science
U.S. expansion plan
To manage FDA requirements and outline the best way to market, Triathlon supported a Swedish MedTech company entering the U.S. with the development of a new business model for the U.S. market. The project resulted in an FDA approval and several contracts secured with major hospitals and clinics.
To manage FDA requirements and outline the best way to market, Triathlon supported a Swedish MedTech company entering the U.S. with the development of a new business model for the U.S. market. The project resulted in an FDA approval and several contracts secured with major hospitals and clinics.

Life Science
Secure project financing
Triathlon supported a startup in need of project funding to verify business concept with a thorough feasibility study through external research and interviews. The work resulted in project funding of 2.5 MEUR for a three-year verification project.
Triathlon supported a startup in need of project funding to verify business concept with a thorough feasibility study through external research and interviews. The work resulted in project funding of 2.5 MEUR for a three-year verification project.

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Market verification beyond the pill
A pharmaceutical client had developed a new innovative product. Triathlon supported the business by analyzing the market attractiveness for their product, resulting in several interested new customers for the client.
A pharmaceutical client had developed a new innovative product. Triathlon supported the business by analyzing the market attractiveness for their product, resulting in several interested new customers for the client.
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