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Pharmaceutical co. seeking a dose of acquisition support​

Context

A leading PE firm was evaluating the acquisition of two divisions from a global pharmaceutical company to form a new business focused on manufacturing medications. To inform the investment thesis, the deal team needed to understand the cost to stand up the new business. Following close, the carved-out organization now requires guidance to separate from its former parent, establish a standalone operating company, and launch its next chapter while complying with complex pharmaceutical regulations.​

Value Created

95% of systems separated​
in one year​
200+ IT systems transitioned​
from the seller​
50+ enterprise apps separated​
from the seller​

People

VALUE LEVERS

  1. Standalone IT capability build​
  2. Leadership alignment during transition

HOW WE DID IT

  • Established an entirely new IT organization post-close when no technology resources transferred with the acquisition, enabling immediate independent operations​
  • Worked closely with deal team and portfolio company leaders to coordinate decision-making across due diligence, separation, and Day One execution

Process

VALUE LEVERS

  1. Separation and TSA governance​
  2. Regulatory-compliant system transition

HOW WE DID IT

  • Defined and managed a structured separation strategy, including TSA negotiation and detailed IT schedules, to support a smooth and time-bound transition​
  • Designed and executed end-to-end transition processes—including validation and testing—in full compliance with FDA pharmaceutical regulations

Technology

VALUE LEVERS

  1. ERP and core system replacement​
  2. Independent infrastructure deployment

HOW WE DID IT

  • Replaced a highly regulated ERP and lab/quality systems by implementing new procurement, payment, security, and identity access solutions with full user acceptance testing​
  • Built a standalone technology environment by separating hundreds of applications, migrating to a new data center, and establishing independent hosting and help desk capabilities​