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Be inspired to get your team operating like a well-oiled machine with Uptake’s latest publication, ‘Critical Capability Cogs’:  https://lnkd.in/eEuBeaM5  Inside, you'll find three insightful articles by Uptake’s capability experts - Maxine Smith, Rachel Foley, and Laura Fontana Sabatini, with actionable insights: - Mastering Critical Capability Development Cogs: A Blueprint for Success  - Make It Practical, Make It Real  - Enhancing Pharma Capabilities: Emotional Intelligence for Senior Stakeholder Engagement    Plus, discover how we put theory into practice!    Boost your teams' capabilities today:  https://lnkd.in/eEuBeaM5  #Pharmaceuticals #Capabilities #HealthcareConsultancy #PharmaCapability

We’re proud to share that our colleague Deborah Lough recently visited Cardiff University / Prifysgol Caerdydd to deliver one of our ‘Career Talks: Pharma Outside the Lab’ sessions as part of our #Uptake1000 mission to inspire the next generation of pharma and biotech leaders. Debbie shared: "It’s so important to show students the breadth of opportunities beyond the lab. Many don’t realise how transferable their skills are, and it was great to share my experience and answer their questions." Through these talks, we aim to open doors and spark curiosity about careers in healthcare and pharmaceutical consulting. Discover more and book your session: https://lnkd.in/ebH-kXdJ #Uptake1000 #LifeSciences #PharmaceuticalIndustry #HealthcareConsulting #CareerGrowth #STEMCareers #CardiffUniversity

AI is transforming pharmaceutical brand planning and the key to success is using it wisely.     With the right approach, AI can streamline processes, generate insights, and enhance team thinking, helping pharma teams make bolder and more informed strategic decisions. The real value comes when AI supports human expertise, rather than trying to replace it.    In their latest article for PMGroup Worldwide Ltd, Uptake’s Stephanie Hall, Founder & CEO, and Suzie Denton, Practice Lead, explore how AI can be integrated into brand planning. From refining situational analyses and strengthening strategic choices to improving internal efficiencies, they outline a practical seven-step approach to help teams harness AI’s full potential while staying within regulatory guardrails.    Read the full article now: https://lnkd.in/ePZuBHjB   #AIinPharma #BrandPlanning #PharmaStrategy #PharmaInnovation #ArtificialIntelligence #StrategicThinking 

Come and join us whether you are in a Global role now or aspire to be in a Global role in the future as you will learn the tools and techniques for successful early commercialisation, brand strategy development and launch planning!

Build brave, bold and winning strategies with Uptake’s new, ‘Supercharged’ Inspiration Pack. Including three insightful articles crafted by four of Uptake’s pharmaceutical strategy experts, Cathy Nolan, Stephanie Hall, Shannon te Roller and Jon Crompton, you’ll discover a multi-part guide to navigating uncertainty through continuous refinement of your strategic approaches. Plus, once you’ve read the articles, discover where your strategy might need work, and book a complimentary 30-minute strategy clinic. Get started: https://lnkd.in/eB9zJtXd

Communication shapes leadership. In pharma, the way you communicate influences team success, strategic impact, and patient outcomes. In their latest ‘Critical Capability Cogs’ article, Uptake’s Maxine Smith and Rachel Foley explore how emotional intelligence, clarity, and empathy drive leadership excellence. As they explain: “Leaders who communicate with emotional intelligence foster trust, motivation, and meaningful change.” Read the full article to discover why effective communication is a critical leadership capability. https://lnkd.in/eQFgpp7Q #PharmaLeadership #Communication #EmotionalIntelligence #CapabilityDevelopment #PharmaStrategy

A Happy Friday at the Women in Pharma (WiP) Role Model Awards in London! Congratulations to Emma Iovoli at Bayer who won the Shaking up the Industry category. And great to see Mehrnaz Campbell again!

Too often, pharma training feels like a box-ticking exercise with sessions and frameworks that don’t translate into real-world results. True capability development happens when theory translates into practical. In their latest article, Uptake’s Rachel Foley and Laura Fontana Sabatini explore how to ‘Make it Practical, Make it Real’ - one of the Critical Capability Cogs in Uptake’s framework for success. They explain: "Every improvement within pharma teams creates a ripple effect—stronger expertise leads to better tools for HCPs, improving clinical decision-making and patient care." Read the full article to discover how practical, patient-centred learning inspires exceptional impact. https://lnkd.in/deqJ8S6M #CapabilityDevelopment #PharmaStrategy #PatientCentricity #LearningCulture #Leadership

In honour of International Women's Day 2025, today we are celebrating Uptake’s status as a woman-owned and female-led organisation. Together with incredible people across our team, our clients, and our wider network, we are proud to #AccelerateAction for women and girls on IWD and every day:    - Our WEConnect International certification demonstrates our commitment to championing women in business and leadership at a global level. For our clients, working with WeConnect International businesses supports their diversity goals.    - Through ‘Uptake1000’ initiatives like our internship programme, university seminars, and In2scienceUK mentoring partnership, we are actively passing our knowledge forward to the next generation and opening doors for young women and girls in STEM.     - We are also committed to working with our clients on projects that drive meaningful change in women’s health, shaping strategies that improve care and access.    Here’s to leading progress and driving innovation to #AccelerateAction! Who are the women that inspire you?    View our Inspiring Inclusion video series to hear more: https://lnkd.in/eMWdHfdP     #IWD2025 #WomenOwned #WeConnectInternational #WomenInHealthcare #WomenInSTEM #AccelerateAction 

Capability development keeps pharma teams moving forward, but only when every cogs works together. In her latest article, Uptake’s Rachel Foley explores how teams can move beyond isolated training to embed learning into daily work, align it with business goals, and foster continuous growth. At the core is the Seven Critical Capability Cogs framework, which Rachel describes as “the gears of a well-oiled machine. When all seven work in harmony, they drive growth, innovation, and impact across pharma.” Read the full article to learn more: https://lnkd.in/d63n694s #CapabilityDevelopment #PharmaStrategy #LearningCulture #PharmaInnovation #Leadership #StrategicGrowth