Inherited R&D portfolio with 40+ projects, limited resources post‑spinoff, unclear strategic priorities, no formal stage‑gate process, and pressure for near‑term revenue.
&D portfolio rationalization with strategic framework, stage‑gate implementation, financial modeling, risk assessment, resource alignment, and project pipeline optimization.
- Portfolio streamlined from 40 to 12 high‑priority projects
- $500M pipeline value concentrated in strategic platforms
- R&D productivity improved 60% (revenue per R&D dollar)
Demonstrates how disciplined portfolio management enables focused innovation strategy with improved productivity.
- Stage‑gate process implemented with clear go/kill criteria
- Resource allocation aligned with 3‑year strategic plan
- First new product launch achieved 18 months post‑spinoff
