Effectively Launch a New Product

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The ppt talks about phases of product lauch & importance of each phase.

How to Effectively Launch a New Product

PLANNING FOR A NEW PRODUCT LAUNCH

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MARKET RESEARCH:
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To determine:
– – – – – – Target Market Market needs Positioning and strategy New product strengths and weaknesses Company strengths and weaknesses Packaging/ pricing

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MARKET RESEARCH:
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Focus Group Meetings
– – – – – To distill product concept Key promotional messages Anticipate product resistances Know strong points of competition Unfulfilled needs of MDs

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PRELAUNCH:
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Marketing Plan
– Anticipated date of registration approval – Update of SWOT analysis

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Preparation of training materials Clinical trials or seeding trials Organization of scientific meetings Participation at regional congresses Final marketing plan

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PRELAUNCH:
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Field Force Training:
– Materials to be sent one month before launch – With self-tests to check learning

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Selection of Key Accounts
– Hospital mapping – MD targeting and profiling

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Press Conference

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PRELAUNCH:
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Final Launch Plan
– – – – Emphasis on skill building Provide time for role play All information should be given prior to launch date Involve the field force in launch planning to get “Buy-In” and generate enthusiasm

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PRELAUNCH:
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Incentive plan, quota per Rep Distribution plan: initial stocking and terms Pre-announcement letters to MD’s (teasers) Skills models
– Video models for use at launch role plays

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LAUNCH:
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Launch letters to MDs, pharmacists, et al. Press relations Symposia Video news releases Press kit

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LAUNCH:
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Formulary kit Product monograph Collection of key clinical studies Seeding trials expanded Profiling target MDs Action plans per territory

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DURING THE LAUNCH PROGRAM:
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Focus on Selling Skills
– – – – – – MD selection Pre-call planning Probing for needs Features and benefits Clinical studies The effective use of the monograph

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FOCUS ON SELLING SKILLS TO SELL NEW PRODUCT:
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Cost effectiveness Handling objections Handling competition Ensuring that first trials are successful Group presentations

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FOCUS ON SELLING SKILLS TO SELL NEW PRODUCT:
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How to put the new product into the hospital formulary Doing a Hospital Action Plan Presentations to nurses, pharmacists Sampling allocation and plan

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LAUNCH:
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Medical Education Program Patient Education Program Gimmicks, posters, etc.

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POST LAUNCH:
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Analyze effectiveness of tactics and effectiveness of message Analyze competitive response Market and prescription survey Handling MD queries

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POST LAUNCH:
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Handling MD resistance Post launch bulletin Producing the Audio Cassette Training Program, Post Launch Feedback Revising plans

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POST LAUNCH:
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Celebrating successes Selling tips New ideas to reinforce messages Interviewing happy users of new product How to respond to Rep’s questions

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NEW PRODUCT LAUNCH (Tactics)
“The success of a new product launch depends largely on the planning and preparation you invest in the launch of your new product.” “Proper planning, preparation and practice prevent poor performance.” - Perri

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