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In this episode of the Entrepreneur’s Logbook Podcast, we sit down with Ramy Khalil, CEO of Scimitar, a boutique management consulting firm dedicated to accelerating development timelines in the life science industry.

Episode Highlights:

[00:01:30] Ramy explains the breadth of the life science industry, covering pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, diagnostics, and medical devices.
[00:03:00] A personal connection to healthcare innovation: Ramy shares how his father's heart attack and subsequent bypass surgery inspired his career path in medical device engineering.
[00:07:30] The counterintuitive approach to development acceleration: Why non-technical disciplines often create the biggest efficiency gains before implementing technology solutions.
[00:09:45] Case study: How Scimitar helped a client reduce regulatory submission time from 26 weeks to 12 weeks through process optimization.
[00:11:30] The three core methodologies Scimitar applies are critical path project management, lean principles for knowledge work, and business process management.
[00:16:30] Additional areas ripe for optimization across the life science value chain: site startups for clinical trials, manufacturing supply chain coordination, and commercial launch readiness.
[00:20:00] Leadership team challenges: How Scimitar helps executives transition from "working in the business" to "working on the business" through operational efficiency.
[00:25:30] Balancing speed with quality and compliance: Ramy's approach to maintaining high standards while avoiding unnecessary constraints that don't benefit patients.
[00:31:00] Looking ahead: The role of AI in life sciences and how leaders should approach technology adoption through access, people strategy, and scaling with appropriate controls.

Connect with Ramy Khalil:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ramy-khalil-392391/
Website: www.scimitar.com

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Episode Highlights:

[00:01:30] Ramy explains the breadth of the life science industry, covering pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, diagnostics, and medical devices.
[00:03:00] A personal connection to healthcare innovation: Ramy shares how his father's heart attack and subsequent bypass surgery inspired his career path in medical device engineering.
[00:07:30] The counterintuitive approach to development acceleration: Why non-technical disciplines often create the biggest efficiency gains before implementing technology solutions.
[00:09:45] Case study: How Scimitar helped a client reduce regulatory submission time from 26 weeks to 12 weeks through process optimization.
[00:11:30] The three core methodologies Scimitar applies are critical path project management, lean principles for knowledge work, and business process management.
[00:16:30] Additional areas ripe for optimization across the life science value chain: site startups for clinical trials, manufacturing supply chain coordination, and commercial launch readiness.
[00:20:00] Leadership team challenges: How Scimitar helps executives transition from "working in the business" to "working on the business" through operational efficiency.
[00:25:30] Balancing speed with quality and compliance: Ramy's approach to maintaining high standards while avoiding unnecessary constraints that don't benefit patients.
[00:31:00] Looking ahead: The role of AI in life sciences and how leaders should approach technology adoption through access, people strategy, and scaling with appropriate controls.

Connect with Ramy Khalil:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ramy-khalil-392391/
Website: www.scimitar.com

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Connect with Zach on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/itszachb/

Website: https://www.wefeatureyou.com/ + https://zacharybernard.com/

Do you want to be featured in the press, podcasts, or TV? Visit wefeatureyou.com