Meeting global demand: The New Normal for Pharma Operations

Mannaz assists our clients in the pharmaceutical sector to adapt to changes and stay abreast of trends in the healthcare landscape. We do this by building knowledge, facilitating innovation processes, and implementing and adjusting new or existing solutions.

Complexity

Navigating Complexities

Pharmaceutical operations today are confronted with a myriad of challenges. These range from meeting a rapidly escalating global demand to an unparalleled need for vaccines. In recent years, the industry has recognized the necessity to navigate numerous complexities. Other significant challenges include regulatory compliance, pricing, and negotiating reimbursement agreements with authorities. Maintaining efficient supply chains and staying competitive in a market teeming with both domestic and international players striving for differentiation and impact also remain crucial.

Whilst R&D in the pharmaceutical industry is costly and time-consuming, companies continuously need to invest heavily to develop new drugs and treatments to provide the greatest possible benefits to patients. They do this whilst also safeguarding their investments and navigating patent challenges. Add to these challenges the pressing need for  clinical trials, regulatory approval and alignment with healthcare authorities and market access challenges and you have an industry that faces constant pressure yet even greater potential.

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Upcoming webinars and events

PMI® SeminarWorld Copenhagen 2026 (Online)

How do you turn AI into real value in project, programme, and portfolio management?

At PMI® SeminarWorld Copenhagen 2026, PMI Denmark, Mannaz, and emagine bring together leaders, experts, and practitioners for a virtual conference focused on AI in projects and the future of project management. Gain fresh insights, international perspectives, and practical tools to strengthen your capabilities, accelerate your career, and navigate an increasingly digital and complex landscape.

Price: Free of charge
When: Wedensday 15, April 2026
Time: 17:00 – 20:00
Place: Online

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Book Launch: The Opposite of Noise

In a world filled with noise, how do we find clarity and make better decisions? Join this book launch to explore “The Opposite of Noise” and discover how leaders can cut through complexity to focus on what truly matters. An inspiring session for anyone navigating uncertainty and high-stakes choices.

Price: Free
When: Thursday, 7 May 2026
Time: 16:30 – 19:00
Place: Mannaz, Farvergade 8, 2nd floor, 1463 Copenhagen

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Event: The Illusion of Control in Large Scale Pharma Projects (And What Leaders Can Do To Manage It!)

Large-scale pharma projects are often managed with the belief that everything can be planned and controlled. But in reality, complexity and uncertainty challenge even the best plans. Join this event to explore the “illusion of control” and learn what leaders can do to navigate complexity more effectively.

Price: Free
When: Wednesday, 27 May 2026
Time: 08:30 – 11:00
Place: Mannaz, Farvergade 8, 1463 Copenhagen

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Future trends

In the last few years, Peter Harpun has observed a significant change. The industry is beginning to explore other sectors and learn from them. This means that there is an increasing focus on executing strategy as a strategic approach, rather than merely worrying about tactical project management, which has historically been the norm.

Take a minute to gain insights about the movement within pharma operations and project management.

Agile Transformations in Pharma Organisations

Move what matters

The future of Biopharma

If you are curious about the growth and potential of the pharma sector, we encourage you to read more about how projects should be managed to maximize future success and impact.

Read “The Future for the Biopharma Sector”

Programmes

Navigating through complexity requires different skill sets by all parts of the organisation. These skill sets are often related to projects and programs and how they are led by project managers and their project teams. We provide the training and know-how to fulfil your needs and move what matters for you and your projects.

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Case: Upskilling process managers to lead their team through complexity and uncertainty

In the competitive landscape of the pharmaceutical industry, the role of a process manager is pivotal. Recognizing this, Mannaz was contacted by a major global pharmaceutical company to design and deliver an ambitious training program designed for experienced process managers overseeing large and complex processes. In collaboration with the client, Mannaz designed this programme to equip the process managers with the skills necessary to lead, motivate, and develop their teams effectively. By investing in the growth of the process managers, the company not only enhanced individual careers but also fortified its position as a leader in the pharmaceutical industry, ready to tackle the complexity and uncertainty of tomorrow.

The course targeted experienced managers responsible for leading a team of participants, focusing on those who manage larger and more intricate processes. The participants used both parts of the project manager toolbox and the leadership toolbox to achieve their goals, so this was incorporated into the programme. Together with the client we designed a learning journey that contained several blended learning perspectives to both support the learning outcome and the quality of the leadership programme. The blended learning consisted of virtual sessions, individual preparation for the processes managers, a 360-degree leadership profile, face-to-face workshops and action plans.

The participants emerged from the training with a robust understanding of team leadership, equipped with strategies to motivate their teams and lead them to success. The training also fostered a culture of continuous improvement, with participants developing individual action plans to support the implementation of their new skills in their respective roles.

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Henrik Bjerregaard

Meet our clients

novo nordiskLundbeckLeo pharma
coloplastALK-AbelloBavarian Nordic

Get in touch

Numerous consultants from Mannaz have gained extensive experience and knowledge in the pharmaceutical industry, specializing in areas such as management, organizational development, project management, and transformation, to name a few.

Vice President, Projects & Programmes

hbn@mannaz.com
+45 5139 6259

Client Director

bkb@mannaz.com
+45 2295 0151

Vice President Consulting International

stu@mannaz.com
+44 7789 546100

Client Director

ssc@mannaz.com
+44 7990 036110

Client Director

hsa@mannaz.com
+45 2156 0156

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