A cancer and research institute affiliated with a large nonprofit health care system to enhance cancer diagnosis, prevention and treatment and grow research programs. Achieving the strategic and financial results of the affiliation required both organizations to successfully integrate. The process of integrating staff and operations, building trust, as well as, developing a complex laboratory and compound pharmacy required a clear integration roadmap and thoughtful transition.

Leveraging its mergers & acquisitions expertise, Saoirse Consulting applied its proven methodology to lead integration efforts. Saoirse Consulting developed integration plans focused on the priorities across all functional areas and development plans to facilitate the building of a complex laboratory and compound pharmacy in partnership with the cancer institute staff and providers. To align stakeholders, Saoirse Consulting launched a change management plan to drive communications and ensure cultural alignment across both organizations.

Saoirse Consulting’s expertise in mergers & acquisitions, change management and program development created a foundation for a successful and accelerated integration and, in sequence, launch a complex laboratory and compound pharmacy. The value of the affiliation was achieved and continues to result in growth and new opportunities.