The functional strategy is derived from the corporate strategy and defines how R&D contributes to achieving the set goals. Our customer from the medical technology sector wanted to develop this strategy together with us.

Strategy for sustainable R&D

A clear direction for development in acute medicine in three months

The company

Our client develops, manufactures and markets system solutions, devices and services for acute medicine.

The challenge

The aim of the project was to derive a forward-looking R&D functional strategy.

The approach

The project was carried out in weekly workshops over a period of three months.

The derivation of the R&D functional strategy included the following points:

  • Core Orientation, Guiding Principles, Values
  • Trends and Challenges
  • Core Competencies
  • Future Product Portfolio
  • Platform and Modules
  • Innovation and Technology
  • Intellectual Property
  • Global R&D Network
  • Strategic Partners
  • Standards and Lobbying
  • Global R&D Scorecard
  • The projects led to a clear strategic orientation of the development area.

Our Customer

Your satisfaction

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"With the support of CO Improve, we successfully developed and implemented our product development process. CO Improve not only provided our team with expert advice on the application and conformity of the process, but also accompanied the entire pilot with agile methods such as Scrum. Special focus was placed on involving the employees so that the new process was not only installed but also lived. 

The practice-oriented approach is particularly noteworthy: From testing the process and creating the necessary documentation to adapting and optimizing process instructions, CO Improve impressed with an impressive blend of expertise, precision and foresight. This collaboration has enabled us to sustainably improve our process and put it on a future-proof footing."

Ralf Sutter

Vice President Device R&D Chapters, Dentsply Sirona