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Advisory for life science companies

Turn complex priorities into work that moves.

Next Phase Advisory helps senior leaders at life science companies set direction, lead change, and deliver critical work across Corporate, Commercial, and Scientific functions.

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From direction to results

  1. 01Set direction
  2. 02Enable change
  3. 03Drive execution
  4. 04Sustain results

Corporate  ·  Commercial  ·  Scientific

Life sciences focus

When to engage us

Bring us in when the work is important, complex, or stuck.

01

Set direction

Leadership needs sharper priorities, a clear portfolio, or a roadmap teams can act on.

02

Lead change

The organization needs to change how it works without losing focus on the business today.

03

Deliver critical work

The work spans teams or partners and needs clear ownership, faster decisions, and better visibility.

Our capabilities

Four capabilities. One accountable partner.

Each capability can stand alone. We also combine them when the work crosses strategy, change, delivery, and operations.

Strategy

Defining clear strategic priorities, portfolios, and roadmaps aligned to measurable value.

Common needs

  • Strategy lacks alignment or clarity
  • Portfolios are overextended or unfocused
  • Leaders need a clear basis for investment decisions

Transformation

Designing and leading enterprise transformations across operating models, processes, and capabilities.

Common needs

  • Transformation has stalled after approval
  • A new operating model is not taking hold
  • Change fatigue is slowing progress

Portfolio, Program, and Project Management (P3M)

Leading portfolios, programs, and projects to deliver outcomes on time and on budget.

Common needs

  • Programs are missing milestones or expected benefits
  • Ownership and governance are unclear
  • Leaders lack a clear view of progress and risk

Operational Excellence

Enhancing performance through process optimization, governance, and continuous improvement.

Common needs

  • Processes are inconsistent or inefficient
  • Performance gains do not last
  • The organization is struggling to scale

What partner means at NPA

We take on the work with you, not simply alongside you.

We measure success by what the client and team achieve, not by how much we produce. We work as one team, speak openly, and step in when the work gets hard.

01

Outcomes, not deliverables

Slides, reports, and frameworks are tools. The result is what the team achieves.

02

One team

We share accountability, communicate openly, and protect day-to-day work while change moves forward.

03

Judgment, not templates

We challenge assumptions, connect the dots, and adjust the course when the evidence calls for it.

04

People at the center

Our work affects leaders, teams, and ultimately patients. We keep that purpose in view.

Who we are

We exist to make our clients' most important work succeed.

Next Phase Advisory works with senior leaders at life science companies across Corporate, Commercial, and Scientific business functions.

We bring clarity, creativity, and strong execution to work whose progress patients depend on. We use proven methods and AI-native ways of working where they improve speed or quality. We are also building a firm where exceptional talent can grow, stay, and do the best work of their careers.

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Where we work

Built for the full life science enterprise.

Our four capabilities support distinct priorities across Corporate, Commercial, and R&D.

Corporate

Align the enterprise

  • StrategyAlign and scale
  • TransformationMake change stick
  • P3MStrengthen accountability
  • Operational ExcellenceScale efficiently

Commercial

Drive growth

  • StrategyWin in the market
  • TransformationDrive field impact
  • P3MDeliver the plan
  • Operational ExcellenceImprove productivity

R&D

Accelerate innovation

  • StrategyFocus the portfolio
  • TransformationAccelerate development
  • P3MKeep work on track
  • Operational ExcellenceIncrease throughput

Build the next phase with us

Build a career close to the work and the people it affects.

We hire people who think clearly, earn trust, and own outcomes. The work is hands-on, expectations are high, and low ego matters. If that sounds like how you work, we would like to hear from you.

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How we show up

  • 01
    Trusted

    Build confidence through honesty, discretion, and follow-through.

  • 02
    Ownership

    Take responsibility for the work and its outcome.

  • 03
    Critical thinking

    Question assumptions, connect the dots, and use sound judgment.

  • 04
    Excellence

    Hold a high bar for the quality and impact of our work.

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What needs to move forward?

Share the priority, what is getting in the way, and what success needs to look like. We will start there.

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