Why 56% of Drug Launches Miss Expectations — and How to Beat the Odds

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In the pharmaceutical industry, the stakes for a new product launch could not be higher. Years of research, hundreds of millions in investment, and the hopes of both patients and shareholders ride on a successful entry into the market. Yet the statistics are sobering: industry studies show that 56% of drug launches fail to meet their pre-launch expectations. In competitive …

The Role of Market Insights in Pharma Launch Success

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Pharmaceutical launches are high-stakes events. While clinical data and regulatory approval are essential, they’re not enough to ensure market success. The most successful launches are driven by a deep, nuanced understanding of the market landscape — from competitive dynamics to evolving stakeholder needs. Market insights give companies the clarity to position their products effectively, anticipate challenges, and act with precision …

5 Common Pitfalls in Pharma Launches and How to Avoid Them

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Pharmaceutical launches represent years of research, development, and investment — but the commercial reality can be unforgiving. Even with groundbreaking science, many products struggle to achieve their market potential because of missteps that occur in the final stages before and after launch. Drawing on Sedulo Group’s experience supporting dozens of life sciences clients through successful launches, we’ve identified five pitfalls …

6-Month Launch Window: Why Early Planning Defines Success

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For most pharmaceutical products, the window for establishing a successful launch trajectory is shockingly short , roughly six months after regulatory approval. By that point, your uptake curve has formed, key prescribers have made their decisions, and payer access dynamics are largely locked in. Industry research shows that 80% of underperforming launches never recover after the first six months. This …

Leveraging Competitive Intelligence for a Stronger Pharma Launch

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In today’s pharmaceutical market, simply having a clinically effective product is not enough to guarantee launch success. The competitive environment is dynamic, with multiple players vying for the same prescribers, payer contracts, and patient populations. Competitive Intelligence (CI) is the discipline that allows companies to anticipate these dynamics, and adjust before market forces dictate the outcome. Far from a passive …

Marketing Intelligence Tools Your Business Needs in 2025

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Marketing intelligence tools help businesses in 2025 track competitors, analyze customer behavior, and respond to market trends in real time. Popular tools include Similarweb, SEMrush, and HubSpot. Marketing Intelligence Tools 2025: Key Takeaways Use marketing intelligence tools to stay agile in fast-changing markets. Leverage AI and real-time data to drive more accurate, timely decisions. Select tools that align with your …

Strategic Planning Process: How to Build Alignment Across Teams

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Part Five of RAMP UP: A Competitive Intelligence Framework for Strategic Advantage  Competing Products – Best Practices for Analysis and Action Starts with RIVALS Customer Insights That Drive Strategy: AVENUES Leads to Results Market Trends Analysis: A Proven Method to Outpace Competitors Growth Strategy: How to Convert Potential into Performance Strategic Planning Process: How to Build Alignment Across Teams Strategic …

Growth Strategy: How to Convert Potential into Performance

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Part Four of RAMP UP: A Competitive Intelligence Framework for Strategic Advantage Competing Products – Best Practices for Analysis and Action Starts with RIVALS Customer Insights That Drive Strategy: AVENUES Leads to Results Market Trends Analysis: A Proven Method to Outpace Competitors Growth Strategy: How to Convert Potential into Performance Strategic Planning Process: How to Build Alignment Across Teams Strategic …

Market Trends Analysis: A Proven Method to Outpace Competitors

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Part Three of RAMP UP: A Competitive Intelligence Framework for Strategic Advantage    Competing Products – Best Practices for Analysis and Action Starts with RIVALS Customer Insights That Drive Strategy: AVENUES Leads to Results Market Trends Analysis: A Proven Method to Outpace Competitors Growth Strategy: How to Convert Potential into Performance Strategic Planning Process: How to Build Alignment Across Teams …

Customer Insights That Drive Strategy: AVENUES Leads to Results

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Part Two of RAMP UP: A Competitive Intelligence Framework for Strategic Advantage    Competing Products – Best Practices for Analysis and Action Starts with RIVALS Customer Insights That Drive Strategy: AVENUES Leads to Results Market Trends Analysis: A Proven Method to Outpace Competitors Growth Strategy: How to Convert Potential into Performance Strategic Planning Process: How to Build Alignment Across Teams You …