Thermo Fisher Scientific: Standardizing R&D Portfolio Data with Planview PPM Pro

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Thermo Fisher Scientific: Standardizing R&D Portfolio Data with Planview PPM Pro

Case study of Thermo Fisher Scientific consolidating disparate R&D data into Planview PPM Pro as single source of truth for new product development and portfolio decisions.

Published

June 4, 2026

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3 min read

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Thermo Fisher Scientific faced fragmented data, inconsistent metrics, and multiple new product development processes across a global R&D organization investing over $1 billion annually. The company implemented Planview PPM Pro to standardize data definitions, consolidate program information, and enable near real-time reporting. Adoption expanded from a single division to 85% of R&D spend, reducing PMO reporting time by 95% in one division and supporting resource allocation and portfolio prioritization.

Key takeaways

Disparate data and siloed NPD processes created inconsistent R&D metrics across global teams.

Planview PPM Pro was adopted as the single source of truth for program data and reporting.

Standardized metrics and data cleanup enabled consistent status reporting and faster decisions.

Adoption grew to 85% of R&D investment areas, cutting PMO reporting effort by 95% in one division.

Leadership gained visibility to prioritize programs, adjust resources, and identify gaps earlier.

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