Advanced Marketing
& Portfolio Strategy

Using a cloud-based Marketing Business Simulation
Learn the principles of strategic planning at the leadership level of the organization and use your judgement and wisdom to complete a case-study exercise using a cloud-based business simulator
“Tell me and I forget, teach me and I may remember, involve me and I learn.”
Benjamin Franklin

What strategic factors must be considered when marketing a portfolio of brands?

Marketing strategy is comprised of the actions that the business unit will take
to attain its goals, comprised of research-based decisions, strategic thinking,
the marketing mix and optimized resource allocation.

This 2.5-day course teaches the principles of business strategy at the leadership level of an organization. In addition to plenary session discussion and practical examples, participants utilize a cloud-based pharmaceutical marketing business simulation application. The final half day of this program is focused on a strategic consulting session with marketers.

Our business simulation augments human performance by providing the learner with the ability to immediately test their understanding of the principles, processes and application of marketing science in a real-world setting.

In addition, simulation-based learning enables the learner to apply their new knowledge to their workplace role right away. Simulations shorten the learning curve, or mental distance, from training to on-the-job performance.

Learners apply concepts using simulation, and through facilitated discussion with experienced instructors, they understand how the training applies to their role, the company and real-world market conditions.
Learning Objectives
As a result of this program, you will be able to:
Demonstrate your ability to develop a robust brand plan, driven by clearly defined customer insights to inform resource allocation as a portfolio manager
Develop brand strategies using customer-focused strategic thinking by establishing a sustainable position to develop customer loyalty
Apply a long-term vision to ensure sustained brand success in the face of competition and portfolio expansion
Program Topics
Topics are explored in plenary sessions with group discussion, case study applications, and examples of “what good looks like’ using real-world examples. Active participation is encouraged, and hands-on experience is certain.
Leading Situation Analysis
Discovering Insights
Financial management for leaders
Developing Business Strategy
Portfolio Strategy
Segmentation, Differentiation and Positioning
Multi-Channel Marketing
Market Access and Pricing Strategy
Managing Resource Allocation

Course Logistics & Dates

F|R is currently conducting in-house sessions of this course for individual clients to prepare marketing teams for future market challenges including portfolio expansion.
Delivery Modality: Live instructor lead training program held on-site at a client facility or at a local meeting facility.
Schedule:
DAY 1
9am to 12pm, and 2pm to 4:30pm EST*
Introduction and Objectives
Brand Leadership
Leading Situation Analysis
Introduction to Simulation
Simulation DECISION 1:
Maintaining Portfolio
Segmentation Strategy
Results: Debrief on Decision 1
Simulation DECISION 2: Portfolio
Expansion Phase I
DAY 2
9am to 12pm, and 2pm to 4:30pm EST
Results: Debrief on Decision 2
Positioning Multiple
Brands in a Portfolio
Simulation DECISION 3: Portfolio
Expansion Phase II
Payer Marketing Strategy
Results: Debrief on Decision 3
Optimizing Portfolio Performance
Simulation DECISION 4:
Portfolio Optimization
Case Team Final Presentations
Final Simulation Results
& Case Team Champions
DAY 3
9am to 12pm
Strategic Consulting
Creating World-Class Brands at your organization
* scheduled start and end times may be adapted for pacific/central time participants as required
Location: Virtual Session on TEAMS

In-House Course Fee

The course fee, for an in-house session, will be based on:
# of instructors and days of instruction, including a simulation technical facilitator
Level of course adaptation and customization
Inclusion of Day 3 consultation workshop
Customized case study design
Payment options include an online invoice with credit card payment or a company-issued invoice payable by check.
Participant Materials:
Learning guide containing all training content Recommended reading and website resources Job Aids for reference & coaching
Our Course Instructors
Donald Dwyer – Principal, Performance & Learning
Jas Madan – Principal, BioPharma & Medtech
Jerry Rosenblatt, PhD – Managing Principal, F|R

Who Should Attend

Senior sales and marketing management associates as well as other senior members of the commercial team.