CASE STUDY

A Unique Ophthalmic Device from a US Innovator Seeks Global Licensing Partners

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Business Case

A US-based innovative drug manufacturing company has developed a cutting-edge device for ophthalmic use, poised to revolutionize eye care.

This unique device offers novel solutions for vision health, addressing unmet needs in the market. However, company lacked the global infrastructure and market presence to effectively distribute and market the device on its own.

Recognizing the importance of securing mutually beneficial partnership, manufacturing company sought the assistance of i2e in the initiation of partner outreach, conducting thorough due diligence and navigate the complex process of negotiating win-win agreements with leading ophthalmic companies.​

Our Solution

Our Solutions Participation and Approach:

Market Research: Conducted a comprehensive market assessment to identify treatment gaps, competition, and current and future market trends.​

Product Profile & Partnering Package: Created an extensive product profile and partnering package using scientific results, product features, and revenue potential to attract leading ophthalmic companies.​

Partner Identification: Targeted and reached out to leading ophthalmic companies such as Alcon, Carl Zeiss, Bausch & Lomb, and Abbott Medical Optics with the partnering package.

Negotiation & Term Sheet: Supported the client in deal negotiations and finalizing term sheets, leveraging our expertise to ensure favorable terms.

Market Sizing: Executed primary market research involving 55 ophthalmologists and over 200 patients to evaluate product response, price sensitivity, and usage adoption.

Revenue Forecast: Developed detailed revenue and volume forecasts (base, downside, and upside scenarios) for the innovative device.​

KOL Identification: Identified and engaged key opinion leaders in the ophthalmic field to validate the product and its potential.​

Partner Reach out Initial Discussion: Initiated discussions with potential partners to explore collaboration opportunities.​

Benefits

  • Strategically positioned the device through comprehensive market analysis, identifying key trends and unmet needs.​

  • Validated product concept through feedback from key opinion leaders and market research.​

  • Attracted interest from top ophthalmic companies by creating a compelling product profile partnering package. 

  • Ensured favorable deal terms through expert negotiation support, enhancing the client’s bargaining position.

  • Accelerated market adoption of the innovative ophthalmic device, improving eye care solutions and patient outcomes worldwide.​

Results

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