Corporate Innovation · Roadmap Design · Life Sciences

Merck

Innovation roadmap design and facilitation for one of the world's leading science and technology companies.

2021–present  ·  Corporate Innovation  ·  Life Sciences

Francesco supported Merck's innovation teams in designing structured innovation roadmaps, bridging strategic ambition with operational execution. The engagement combined hands-on facilitation with structured methodology to align cross-functional teams around near- and mid-term innovation priorities.

WHAT I DID

Innovation Roadmap

Innovation Roadmap Design

End-to-end roadmap design: from opportunity identification and prioritisation to structured workstreams with defined milestones, owners, and success metrics.

Facilitation

Cross-functional Facilitation

Facilitated workshops with R&D, commercial, and strategy teams to surface innovation opportunities, align priorities, and build shared ownership of the innovation agenda.

Strategic Alignment

Strategic Alignment

Connected innovation pipeline to broader corporate strategy, ensuring projects reflected Merck's core capabilities and near-term market opportunities rather than isolated initiatives.