Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Portfolio Management in a Changing Global Environment explores some of the critical forces at work today in the complex endeavour of pharmaceutical and medical product development.  Written by experienced professionals, and including real-world approaches and best practice examples, this new title addresses three key areas – small molecules, large molecules, and medical devices - and provides hard-to-find, consolidated information relevant to and needed by pharmaceutical, biotech, and medical device company managers. "The book is an excellent primer and "hands on" reference text focused on the unique aspects of managing projects in the life sciences. Practical tips and tools are offered for wide ranging topics relevant to those working in both large pharma and small biotech, in both US focused and global settings." ― Barbara Rosengren , Vice President, Strategic Product Development, Momenta Pharmaceuticals Inc "I love this book and absolutely want to keep a copy on my shelf. It feels like a PMO in a box – I will be able to open it up and get my questions answered, confirm what I am thinking, and look for other ways to approach and solve problems. The writing across the board is consistently strong, the organization makes sense and it reads well – almost like a fast-paced fiction novel!" ― Kathleen Monroe , Vice President, Imaging Services, Synarc "I found the book to be practical and timely in providing up-to-date information for project managers in this evolving area of practice. The book provides a good view of the broad landscape of current project management challenges in a quickly evolving industry. It is an excellent grounding for project managers in the biomedical industry and a highly recommended text for those who want hands-on advice from professionals that are actively engaged in the field. This book is valuable for project management practitioners as well as for senior managers who seek a better understanding of the complexities of project management in the current biomedical environment." ― Elaine Alexander , Sr Project Manager, Global Medical Company A best practices guide to bringing new pharmaceutical or biomedical innovations to market With stringent requirements for quality and patient safety, developing biomedical products is one of the toughest commercial endeavors a company can undertake. Companies continually strive to accelerate new product introductions by reducing development time. However, the best technologies and product concepts cannot reach patients without effective resource management planning for delivering results. With contributions from experts in the pharmaceutical, medical device, and biotechnology industries, this multidisciplinary guide to project management offers solutions to the problems faced when bringing a highly technical and regulated product to the marketplace. Chapter-by-chapter, the book addresses the following topics: Project leadership in the biomedical industry - The role of project management throughout the product lifecycle - Clinical trials and project management - Project management in drug and device development - Managing product risk - Building alliances - Technology transfer - Challenges in an international environment For any life sciences professional facing these daily realities, this indispensable reference is the key to maximizing resources, keeping costs and schedules in check, and transforming an idea into a safe, effective, and successful product. A best practices guide to bringing new pharmaceutical or biomedical innovations to market With stringent requirements for quality and patient safety, developing biomedical products is one of the toughest commercial endeavors a company can undertake. Companies continually strive to accelerate new product introductions by reducing development time. However, the best technologies and product concepts cannot reach patients without effective resource management planning for delivering results. With contributions from experts in the pharmaceutical, medical device, and biotechnology industries, this multidisciplinary guide to project management offers solutions to the problems faced when bringing a highly technical and regulated product to the marketplace. Chapter-by-chapter, the book addresses the following topics: Project leadership in the biomedical industry - The role of project management throughout the product lifecycle - Clinical trials and project management - Project management in drug and device development - Managing product risk - Building alliances - Technology transfer - Challenges in an international environment For any life sciences professional facing these daily realities, this indispensable reference is the key to maximizing resources, keeping costs and schedules in check, and transforming an idea into a safe, effective, and successful product. SCOTT D. BABLER is a Senior Project Manager at Integrated Project Management Company, Inc. (IPM). He has