Aiding the successful integration process of a merger with a global operating pharmaceutical company

Our client is a globally operating pharmaceutical company which, following a merger, is among the top 25 pharmaceutical companies in the world.  They have a presence in most major markets and employ a significant workforce worldwide.

With any merger, it is important to integrate businesses both speedily and effectively to ensure that the value behind the merger decision is quickly realised.  In reality mergers can, and often are, difficult with research indicating that between 30 and 80 percent fail to realise their value.  Why?  While money and effort often goes into re-engineering processes and integrating technology, too often change management and people issues are neglected.  The very issues that will have a major impact on employees and, therefore, on the ultimate success of the merger, are not included in the merger plan; key issues such as the amalgamation of different cultures, the creation of a compelling vision of the future, the alignment of roles and responsibilities and the communication and engagement of all staff in the newly emerging business.  The result is costly.

The biggest challenge of the global Drug Safety department at the client was the need to deliver the integration whilst continuing business as usual.  To help with their strategy, WCI were engaged in a programme to aid a successful integration process.  WCI developed the programme with the client to ensure that the value of the integration was realised and the objectives were met.

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Effectively and efficiently integrating two businesses to realise the merger values

For further information about this project please contact info@wcigroup.com