Empowering
Healthcare & Life Sciences
through
Digital and AI-Driven Transformation
”Avancer doesn't just provide answers; they help us ask the right questions to uncover hidden challenges and identify transformative opportunities, particularly in leveraging biosimulation and real‐world evidence to accelerate novel drug development. Their strategic guidance and collaborative approach have been instrumental in reducing time to market approval, de‐risking our pivotal clinical studies, and improving the safety of our product labeling."
— Head of Pharmacovigilance, Global Pharmaceutical Company
The Time for Transformation is Now
Avancer is a strategic digital transformation partner empowering healthcare and life sciences organizations to harness the potential of artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), real-world evidence (RWE), and other disruptive digital technologies. In today’s rapidly evolving landscape, organizations must leverage cutting-edge tools to drive innovation, optimize care delivery, and improve patient outcomes. We work closely with corporate boards, executive leadership, and cross-functional teams to develop comprehensive, evidence-based strategies that integrate robust governance, risk management, and compliance frameworks with advanced digital solutions. Our tailored advisory services span the entire transformation process—from strategic vision and ethical AI governance to seamless integration and continuous performance monitoring. For healthcare, our AI/ML strategies enhance clinical decision-making, personalize treatment plans, and improve patient outcomes. For life sciences, we enable faster development of novel therapeutics and diagnostics by leveraging biosimulation, RWE, and digital tools that shorten time to market approval, expand safety assessments, and optimize clinical trial design. By continuously aligning our methodologies with evolving market trends, regulatory requirements, and strategic partnerships, Avancer transforms digital challenges into sustainable opportunities for growth. Our proven approach delivers measurable ROI, drives operational excellence, enhances patient outcomes, and boosts employee engagement—ensuring organizations remain resilient and competitive in an ever-changing digital environment.
Corporate Governance &
Strategic Frameworks
Executive Leadership & Organizational Transformation
Operational Execution &
Value Realization
The Price of No Decision
Inaction Is Still a Choice: Failing to embrace transformative technologies, adapt to evolving regulations, or proactively address emerging risks allows competitors to gain a decisive advantage. Innovation is forfeited, market share erodes, and investor confidence wanes. Each delay narrows the path to sustainability, turning a missed opportunity into a setback.
The Toll of Poor Decisions
Missteps Compound Over Time: Conversely, rushing into ill-considered strategies without a clear understanding of the inherent risks and complexities can be equally damaging. Poor technology investments, inadequate data governance, or a failure to address ethical issues lead to financial losses, regulatory penalties, reputational damage, and compromised safety.
Our Services
Driving Digital Transformation in Healthcare & Life Sciences
Avancer’s comprehensive suite of advisory services is structured into three strategic categories, each forming an integral component of a unified digital transformation framework for healthcare and life sciences. Our integrated approach addresses the critical challenges that impact governance, leadership, and operational execution. By leveraging data-driven strategies and fostering cross-stakeholder collaboration, our services deliver measurable improvements in investor returns, patient outcomes, and operational efficiency. This framework enables organizations to navigate regulatory complexities, optimize resource allocation, and achieve sustainable growth in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.
Corporate Governance & Strategic Frameworks
Avancer partners with corporate boards, senior executives, risk management committees, and chief executive, compliance, information, financial, and medical officers, as well as with external regulatory agencies and technology suppliers, to develop the strategic foundation for digital transformation. These services advise on creating an enterprise-wide AI roadmap, establishing robust data governance and ethical AI frameworks, and formulating regulatory and cybersecurity strategies. While particularly critical at the outset of transformation, continuous cross‐stakeholder involvement is maintained throughout the process to ensure that strategic decisions remain aligned with evolving operational needs and regulatory environments. This integrated approach mitigates strategic uncertainty, ensures ongoing compliance, and establishes a secure framework that ultimately drives sustained investor returns and improved patient outcomes.
Executive Leadership & Organizational Transformation
Avancer partners with executive leadership, senior management, department heads, and human resources teams—and collaborates with external industry experts and academic partners—to empower leadership and drive organizational change. Our services in this category include digital leadership coaching, agile change management, workforce development for digital innovation, and stakeholder engagement guidance. These initiatives are designed to equip leaders with data-driven decision-making skills and foster a culture of continuous improvement. Recognizing that effective transformation is not confined to a single phase, our approach emphasizes early involvement and ongoing collaboration across all levels of leadership. This continuous engagement ensures that strategic vision is consistently translated into actionable plans that improve operational efficiency, enhance clinical care, and support long-term growth.
Operational Execution & Value Realization
Avancer partners with clinical, scientific, and operational teams, IT departments, project managers, and data analysts, while also collaborating with third-party digital and AI/ML technology suppliers, regulatory consultants, and research partners, to guide the practical implementation and continuous optimization of digital transformation initiatives. Our advisory services focus on integrating best practices for selecting, contracting, validating, deploying, and continuously monitoring third-party solutions. Although these services are pivotal during the later stages of implementation, Avancer ensures continuous cross‐stakeholder involvement—from initial strategy formulation through final realization—to transform complex data into actionable insights and to establish rigorous performance metrics. This integrated framework results in enhanced operational efficiency, cost reduction, and improved clinical outcomes, ensuring that every technology investment delivers a tangible, sustainable return on investment.
Our Clients
Our Team
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![Jeffrey DiFrancesco]()
Mr. Jeffrey J. DiFrancesco, M.Sci., M.Eng., B.Sci., SSMBB
BUSINESS TRANSFORMATION
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![Stephanie Zarus]()
Dr. Stephanie A. Zarus, Pharm.D., B.Sci., R.Ph.
LEADERSHIP TRANSFORMATION
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![Mark Labovitz]()
Dr. Mark L. Labovitz, Ph.D., Ph.D., MBA, M.Sci., M.Sci., M.Sci., M.Art
INSIGHT TRANSFORMATION
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Dr. David Zarling, M.A., Ph.D., M.B.A.
BIOSCIENCE TRANSFORMATION
