PANEL DISCUSSION: Customizing Project Management Strategies for Biopharma Success—Key Lessons from Small and Large Companies

In this panel discussion, industry leaders will explore how project management methodologies vary between large and small biopharma companies. Panelists will share lessons learned in managing R&D projects, considering the unique challenges and opportunities presented by company size. The discussion will cover how resource availability, stakeholder pressures, and organizational structures influence decision making and project outcomes. Key discussion points:

• Adapting project management approaches to fit the maturity of the organization.

• Comparing team structures, governance models, and decision-making processes in large vs. small biopharmas.

• How trade-offs are made in resource-limited environments versus resource abundant settings.

• Leveraging the strengths of both large and small companies to optimize R&D project success.

This session will provide pharmaceutical managers with practical insights into how to align project management practices with company size, ensuring both efficiency and adaptability in R&D environments.