A global biotherapeutic and biotechnology company decided to outsource certain Information Technology (IT) functions that were previously provided internally. The vendor would operate the entire IT infrastructure in all client locations.
Client Challenge
Find an IT solution providing high quality service, innovation and a platform that could sustain rapid global growth
Leverage the provider’s innovative technologies and state-of-the-art facilities
Gain additional cost savings for the organization
Lacking outsourcing expertise, the client engaged Alsbridge to implement the strategic sourcing plan and establish long-term vendor relationships.
How Alsbridge helped
Provideda sourcing strategy for this new stand-alone biopharmaceutical company by aligning with the company’s strategic business goals and general IT direction
Identified and assessed the IT capabilities of the parent company (soon to be unavailable) and the retained internal IT capabilities of the spin-off
Based on a gap analysis and external marketplace strengths, we developed a strategy to outsource a number of IT functions while retaining others in-house
Our consultants established the authorities and capabilities to be retained by the client, developed a multi-sourcing approach that would provide ‘utility’ services from a few select providers, and created a plan that rapidly facilitated the evaluation and selection process.
Benefit
TOO GENERAL—any dollar savings, or improved results? Were cost savings or leverage goals achieved?
The company is already enjoying several key benefits resulting from its successful outsourcing partnership. The company has met its goal and achieved much more effective decision-making processes.
