Three formats. One goal: the success of your project.
ENTOURAGE offers three distinct consulting formats tailored to regulated life sciences industries. Depending on the project phase, resource requirements, and objectives, we select the most appropriate model—or combine them.
Which format is right for your project?
Each format solves a different problem. Here is a direct comparison.
Project Consulting
Your project. Our responsibility.
ENTOURAGE takes on operational project management using its own full-time consultants. You set the goal—we deliver the results.
- Specialized project teams
- 3 Engagement Models
- Results-oriented, not hourly-based
- Operational KPI Management
Hybrid Consulting
Thinking and Doing.
The combination of strategic consulting and operational implementation. Ideal for projects that require both direction and hands-on support.
- Strategy Development + Operational Implementation
- Consultants integrated into your team
- Agile Adaptation to Project Dynamics
- Seamless handover to internal teams
Strategy Consulting
Clarity before action.
Market analyses, regulatory roadmaps, and growth strategies. For companies looking to strengthen their position in the life sciences market.
- QuickCheck as a starting point
- Data-driven market and competitive analysis
- Strategic Roadmap with KPIs
- Pilot test prior to rollout
When to use which format?
The decision depends on three factors: Where are you now, what do you need, and how quickly do you need it?
| Criterion | Project Consulting | Hybrid Consulting | Strategy Consulting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Typical scenario | Resource constraints, audit preparation, production ramp-up | Regulatory approval project, site transformation, post-merger integration | Market entry, portfolio strategy, digitalization roadmap |
| What are you missing? | Capacity and Expertise | Vision AND Execution | Clarity on strategy and priorities |
| Project Management | ENTOURAGE (Managed Service or Embedded Expert) | Working together as a project team | ENTOURAGE (Consulting Engagement) |
| Duration | Weeks to months | Months to years | Weeks (QuickCheck) to months |
| Deliverables | Operating Results, Audit Readiness | Strategy + Actions Taken | Analysis, Roadmap, Pilot Test Report |
Why ENTOURAGE instead of a freelancer or the Big Four?
We combine the flexibility of freelancers with the quality assurance of a specialized consulting firm—without the overhead costs of large firms.