R&D Pipeline Management Process Playbook

This detailed playbook provides R&D managers, project managers, and other key stakeholders with a structured framework for managing R&D pipeline processes within an organisation.
It includes:
– Step-by-Step Process Flow: Outlines essential subprocesses such as Idea Generation and Selection, Concept Development, Prototyping and Testing, and Development and Launch, with clear actions, decision points, and feedback mechanisms to ensure a smooth transition from idea to product launch, optimising resource use and time to market.
– RACI Framework: Clearly defines roles and responsibilities for each task in the R&D pipeline, ensuring that project managers, product development managers, quality assurance managers, marketing managers, and stakeholders are accountable and engaged at every stage, promoting an effective and transparent process.