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To diagnose your R&D

Diagnostics

R&D Operations Audits

Rapid, targeted interventions to assess needs and resolve bottlenecks

Independent risk review (IRR)

A third-party assessment of your R&D project

What you get:

An objective and structured assessment of risks in a key project or R&D portfolio - designed to improve anticipation and execution.

Key benefits :

  • Identifies discrepancies, insufficient resources or forgotten assumptions
  • Strengthen risk preparedness and mitigation plan

When to use it :

  • Ideal before launching, extending or redirecting a major R&D project.
  • Also useful when preparing a financing application requiring a risk register.

Take stock. Better planning.

What you get:

A structured review of the past year's R&D investments, milestones and results - to identify the value created, gaps and opportunities ahead.

Key benefits :

  • Highlight value creation (or loss) and how to improve the following year
  • Encourages reflection and adjustments at management level

When to use it :

  • Annual budget planning or report to the Board
  • Start of a new R&D financing cycle
  • Management transitions or reorganizations
  • Discussions on new product roadmaps
  • Evaluation of return on investment after one year of R&D efforts

Does your R&D portfolio support your strategy - or hinder it?

What you get:

A quick, structured analysis of how current R&D projects align (or not) with strategic priorities.

Key benefits :

  • Identifies "zombie" projects, poorly targeted allocations or areas not covered
  • Refocus teams and budgets on high-value priorities
  • Reinforces confidence in future portfolio decisions

When to use it :

  • Before budget cycles or strategic planning
  • After a phase of rapid growth or a change of direction

Where do your best ideas stop progressing?

What you get:

A global diagnosis of the entire flow of R&D projects through to commercialization to identify friction points - and understand what might be holding up the transition to market.

Key benefits :

  • Identifies slow transfers, late failures or weak feedback loops
  • Reveals disconnects between technical and sales teams
  • Speeds up the time-to-market for innovations
  • Promotes better collaboration and market readiness

When to use it :

  • When the team feels stuck despite good ideas
  • When extending a product range or moving from the prototype phase to the marketing phase
  • In preparation for a strategic review
  • After the arrival of a new manager who questions the value actually created

Make your team work better - without more meetings.

What you get:

A structured review of R&D coordination: frequency of meetings, planning practices, decision points, collaboration habits.

Key benefits :

  • Detects inefficiencies in execution and collaboration
  • Reveals unnecessary activities or ill-defined responsibilities
  • Improves cross-functional collaboration and decision-making
  • Boost productivity by streamlining meetings and freeing up time for real priorities

When to use it :

  • When meetings multiply but results stagnate
  • During restructuring or leadership transition
  • Before a growth phase or process redefinition
  • When a company seeks to professionalize its R&D operations
  • Following internal feedback indicating overload or confusion

Which audit is right for you ?

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What level of involvement is required from our teams?

Very limited. Pyonnier usually requests a few documents, schedules a few interviews, and organizes feedback sessions. Objective: maximum value for minimum disruption.

How do we choose the right offer for our situation?

Each offer targets a specific R&D challenge. When in doubt, Pyonnier offers an exploratory call to understand your situation and recommend the most suitable option - or combination.

What happens after diagnosis?

You receive a clear report with concrete recommendations. If you wish, Pyonnier can help you with implementation, but this is not an obligation. The aim is to empower you for the future.

Can we start small and expand later?

Absolutely. Many of our customers start with a reduced scope offering (e.g. Portfolio Alignment Diagnostic), then move on to other diagnostics or ROI plans depending on the needs revealed. Pyonnier's approaches are designed to fit your context.

Is it possible to combine several offers in a single mission?

Yes, some of them complement each other naturally, like the Bottleneck Analysis followed by the Cross-Functional Collaboration Plan. Pyonnier knows how to combine diagnostics efficiently without redundancy.

Can we reuse this process internally after Pyonnier's intervention?

Absolutely. You leave with templates and structured approaches that you can adapt and reuse on your own.

Do I need to prepare any documents in advance?

Pyonnier will guide you through the process. After the launch, Pyonnier sends you a brief list of the elements you'll need: project sheets, schedules, organization charts, existing reports. No prior preparation is required to contact Pyonnier.

What is the final deliverable?

A short, usable report (4 to 8 pages) with findings, risks and shortcomings, and targeted recommendations. The tone is tailored to decision-makers, with just the right amount of detail to guide choices.

Does Pyonnier work with non-technical teams or related departments (product, operations, etc.)?

Yes. Several offers are designed to include non-technical stakeholders technical: marketing, product, regulatory, production, etc.

Can these offers be used to apply for financing, pitch to investors or present to the Board of Directors?

Yes, deliverables are designed to be reused. They often strengthen due diligence files and improve the confidence of investors, lessors and committees.

Is my data secure?

Yes, all documents are treated confidentially in a secure environment. For companies, a confidentiality agreement (NDA) can be signed prior to any exchange.

How long does it take to deliver diagnostics?

Generally 5 to 10 working days after receipt of documents. This depends on : The quantity and clarity of the materials, the availability of contacts for interviews (if required) and the complexity of the diagnosis. Pyonnier confirms a clear timetable from the outset, and ensures rapid and rigorous execution. Pyonnier confirms a clear timetable from the outset and ensures fast, rigorous execution.

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How does it work?

Our offerings are designed to deliver hard-hitting insights, fast - and put you into action.

Choose your starting point

Each offer targets a specific R&D challenge. Whether it's a misaligned project, an unclear roadmap or the need to launch a pilot, we help you choose - or combine - the right options.

Fast launch, no overload

After a short exploratory call, we'll ask you for a few key documents (project sheets, schedules, organization charts, etc.). Most assignments require only a few interviews and analysis of existing documents. existing documents.

Fast, expert delivery

We deliver our diagnostics within 5 to 10 working days. You receive a clear report (4 to 8 pages) with key findings and pragmatic recommendations adapted to your context.

For immediate use - or as a basis for further development

Deliverables support decisions, committees, funding applications or internal alignment. We can help you with implementation, but you're free to manage the rest as you wish.

Designed to be reusable

You'll leave with reusable frameworks, ideas and templates that will make your R&D management more robust and autonomous over time.