Biopharma alliances succeed or fail for reasons that are often misunderstood. Many leaders still assume that partner selection, strategic fit, or agreement quality determine performance. These factors matter, but they do not explain why alliances with similar science,...
Spring conference season is here and The Rhythm of Business is once again pleased to be sponsoring and speaking at two events focused on advancing the profession of alliance management. Jan Twombly will be sharing some of our recent work at two upcoming conferences,...
We’ve made the point that companies today need an organizational partnering capability just as they need a financial or talent development capability. To know the contours of what that capability needs to be, look to the company’s partnering strategy. Every company...
The Rhythm of Business is proud to once again sponsor ASAP’s European Summit in London 17-19 September and the ASAP Biopharma Conference in Boston November 4 – 6. The European Summit is a cross-industry even that has quickly become the leading European conference on...
What happens when companies in an alliance find they have significant philosophical differences they just can’t align? It can be a recipe for stalemate and escalation. Decisions are delayed and value is lost. These differences can often be hard to uncover, hidden by...
You know your alliance management team does a good job, but how does it compare against other teams with similar portfolios? Where does it stand relative to the “gold standard” of alliance management? You’d like to benchmark your practice to smartly focus individuals’...
One of the great things about managing alliances is that no two days are ever the same. You never know what challenge will unexpectedly land in your inbox or the new opportunity you’ll discover. Add to the variety of situations alliance professionals must manage the...
Next to Hyde Park and a stone’s throw from Kensington Palace, alliance practitioners, advisors, and academics gathered at the Royal Garden Hotel on Kensington High Street, London September 20-22 for the ASAP European Alliance Summit. The conference was the perfect mix...
The Rhythm of Business is proud to once again sponsor and speak at the ASAP European Alliance Summit in London, September 20-22 and the ASAP Biopharma Conference in Boston, November 6 – 8. These two ASAP signature alliance management events offer alliance...
“We’re scaling up quickly and hiring too fast to catch everyone.” Or, “We give new governance members a brief overview of the agreement. They’re smart, they’ll figure the rest of it out.” This is what we’ve been hearing from many alliance professionals about their...
There is no question 2023 is a challenging year for biopharma companies. Pipelines are being culled. Financing for early-stage companies is harder to come by. A number of blockbusters are losing exclusivity. M&A activity is picking up. For biopharmaceutical...
The 2023 conference season for alliance and partnering professionals is about to get off to a great start with the ASAP Global Alliance Summit, April 3 – 5 in Tampa, FL. The Rhythm of Business is proud to once again sponsor this premier, cross-industry event. It...