6. Search & Evaluation of Pipeline & In-licensing Opportunities

A sharp, practical guide to building a repeatable engine for identifying and assessing external innovation. This primer breaks down the full Search & Evaluation workflow—from defining your mandate to screening assets, separating signal from noise, and communicating recommendations with clarity. Designed for insights, BD, CI, and portfolio teams, it gives you the frameworks, criteria, and habits needed to run a consistent, defensible S&E capability that senior leaders trust.