What follows is a list of examples of recent
projects. The common
denominator: all the projects involve innovative new healthcare
treatments or approaches.
- A large Japanese insurance company wanted
to understand the latest trends in chronic disease management,
a significant growth industry in the US, but they had no manpower or expertise
in the field in the US. Gregg L. Mayer & Company
helped them research the industry, meet major US players, understand
the underlying business model, and study the potential for
application to Japan. The company subsequently announced
a pioneering new business in this field in Japan.
- A US biotech company wanted to develop
their lead product in Japan, the second largest market for
their product in the world. But they did not want their management to take their
eye off the ball in the US, the largest market. Furthermore,
they had little understanding of Japanese regulations and reimbursement.
Gregg L. Mayer & Company estimated the size of the market,
helped chart a course through the regulatory and reimbursement
minefields, identified a group of opinion leading physicians,
and facilitated the first trial in patients in Japan.
- A Japanese investment firm wanted to
assist one of their portfolio companies, an electronics company,
with a new information storage technology in understanding
the potential for the device in healthcare. Their challenge
was they had no US contacts and did not know where to start. Gregg
L. Mayer & Company
interviewed more than 30 industry participants including, end
users, payers, and suppliers, and estimated the addressable
market size. The key strategic partners and sales channels
were identified, and a plan to get the product to market was
developed.
- A US pharmaceutical company had already
licensed their lead products to Japanese firms for sales
in Japan. However, they were
unsure if their partners were prepared to fully exploit the potential
Japanese market. Gregg L. Mayer & Company quantified
the size of the potential markets, charted a course through regulatory
and reimbursement approval, calculated the potential market value
of selling directly versus the status quo licensing arrangement,
and helped the company decide whether or not to continue with their
current business arrangements.