Composable Platforms
for Drug Discovery
Crafting a Strategy for Effective
Pharmaceutical Research
Challenge
A leading pharmaceutical research organization faced the challenge of advancing its pre-clinical drug discovery efforts in a rapidly evolving industry. The organization needed a flexible and scalable platform that could adapt to the unique workflows of individual researchers, support collaboration across teams, and accelerate the development of novel medicines. The goal was to create a strategic platform that would enhance efficiency, reduce time to market, and improve overall research outcomes.
Solution
We developed and executed a comprehensive strategy to design and implement composable platforms tailored to the needs of pre-clinical drug discovery:
- Enhanced Collaboration
- Accelerated Research
- Improved Data Analysis
- Scalable Solutions
1. Systems Thinking & Platform Ecosystem Strategy
We designed a scalable, composable platform ecosystem that supports collaboration and rapid iteration across various pre-clinical research projects.
The platform was built with modularity in mind, allowing research teams to easily customize and adapt the platform to different drug discovery efforts.
This flexibility enabled the organization to respond quickly to changing research demands while maintaining a cohesive workflow.
2. UX Strategy for Products & Platforms
The platform’s user interface was designed to be user-centric, ensuring that researchers could easily access and customize tools to fit their specific needs.
Advanced data visualization features were integrated into the interface, supporting informed decision-making and enhancing the overall research experience.
The platform was also designed with a "zero learning curve" philosophy, where all tasks are accessible from a single screen or through task-specific screens, minimizing the time required for researchers to adapt to the new system.
3. Design Research & Concept Validation
Extensive research was conducted to understand the specific needs of pre-clinical researchers.
This involved breaking down the drug discovery process into manageable tasks and assessing workflow variability at the goal-to-task level.
The platform concepts were validated through iterative testing and prototyping, ensuring that the final solution was aligned with the organization’s research goals and could be easily adapted to different projects.
4. Experience & Service Design
We coordinated the deployment of the composable platforms, ensuring seamless integration with the organization’s existing research workflows.
The platform was designed to support various customer workflows by offering task-level component libraries, providing flexibility to accommodate unique distributions of tasks across different roles and projects.
This approach ensured that the platform could be quickly adapted to meet the evolving needs of the research teams.
Impact
Our strategic approach to platform design significantly advanced the organization’s pre-clinical drug discovery efforts:
Enhanced Collaboration
The composable platform facilitated collaboration among research teams, enabling them to share data and insights more effectively, leading to faster and more informed research decisions.
Accelerated Research
The modular design of the platform allowed for rapid iteration and adaptation, speeding up the pre-clinical research process and reducing time to market for new drug candidates.
Improved Data Analysis
The platform’s advanced data visualization tools and seamless integration of research workflows improved the accuracy and efficiency of data analysis, leading to more reliable research outcomes.
Scalable Solutions
The platform was designed to be scalable, allowing the organization to apply it to a wide range of pre-clinical research projects, ensuring that the platform could grow and evolve with the organization’s needs.
How We Can Help
At Industriant, we specialize in designing and coordinating composable platforms for pharmaceutical research.
Our expertise can help your organization:
- Design Scalable Platform Ecosystems that support collaboration and rapid iteration in pre-clinical research.
- Develop User-Centric Interfaces that enable researchers to customize tools for their specific needs, enhancing usability and efficiency.
- Conduct Design Research & Concept Validation to ensure platforms are aligned with research goals and adaptable to different projects.
- Coordinate the Implementation of Innovative Solutions to ensure consistent quality and efficiency in project execution.
Client Experiences
Collaboration led to improved project communication. The inclusion of interactive visualization in our online findings clarified complex processes for our readers.
Director of sLab, OCAD University
Interactive visualization guided decision-making and drove conversations with senior executive stakeholders. It seamlessly blended the overall plan with detailed technical drill-downs when needed.
Director of Global Enterprise Architecture
I really enjoyed working with them. Forward-thinking UI experts - an asset to interdisciplinary teams.
Senior Developer, Microsoft Research
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