IT Strategy & implementation roadmap

Outcomes

Curzon designed a powerful new Target Operating Model for the Europe-wide IT organisation for a leader in private oncology services, by closing resource gaps, identifying footprint rationalisation opportunities, and building a future-ready structure

  • Developed an IT sourcing model with three options—fully in-house, hybrid, and fully outsourced—to balance cost, flexibility, and control
  • Designed a new IT organisational structure to address resource gaps through key hires, role clarification, and reshoring field teams
  • Established a pathway for improved governance by recommending a standalone PMO to ensure robust project oversight and drive strategic alignment
  • Enhanced cybersecurity readiness outlined a plan to improve cybersecurity by addressing enforcement gaps, vulnerabilities, and resource shortages
  • Created an IT systems architecture plan focused on application consolidation, centralised data warehousing, and operational efficiency to enhance data accessibility and integration

Our Client

Is a leader in private oncology services and has deep expertise in delivering cancer pathways. They lead the way in innovation, embracing state-of-the-art treatment modalities and focusing on patient satisfaction

Curzon Approach

Thematic Analysis

  • Conducted over 20 interviews with IT and senior leadership across the UK and Spain. Applied Thematic Analysis using ChatGPT to highlight recurring issues, consensus points, and regional variations in IT challenges.

TOM – Systems Assessment and Rationalisation

  • Reviewed GC’s IT stack to map dependencies and identify inefficiencies. Analysed 166 systems for overlaps, redundancies, and rationalisation opportunities.

TOM – People and Resource Alignment

  • Analysed current IT org structure through documentation reviews and interviews. Identified gaps in critical areas – specifically, cybersecurity, business intelligence, and integrations teams.

TOM – Governance and Workflow Assessment

  • Assessed existing IT governance and project management practices using client documents and interviews. Evaluated IT org using a new framework and scorecard we designed specifically for this project.

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Private patient growth strategy for London NHS Trust

Outcomes

  • £50m+ incremental private patient income growth per annum​
  • 5-year business plan and roadmap to capture opportunity​
  • Gap analysis and investment required to accelerate delivery​
  • Route-to-market market strategy to access new opportunities​

Our Client

Is a world-renowned NHS Private Patient Unit that caters to patients from across the globe. They champion innovation and provide some of the most advanced care for the rarest and most complex conditions.

Curzon Approach

  • Quantified UK market size for priority health conditions based on population and disease prevalence
  • Performed deep dive market sizing for all 32 London boroughs, applied income distribution and wealth data to identify ‘target’ demographics and postcodes
  • Performed competitor analysis to determine market gap (London vs. non-London)
  • Conducted service gap and capacity assessment to determine realistic expectations for growth
  • Created a business case to capture growth and crafted 5-year business plan including financial projections

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Operating expense efficiency & rationalisation

Outcomes

Curzon pinpointed over £20m of repeatable, annualised Opex reductions, against a cost base of £86m, across 4 areas within the UK PMI business, with 88% of benefits coming from FTE efficiencies

  • Developed a credible, rigorous, well-sourced business case that provided a base case and “turbo-charged scenario” for the client to choose from
  • Defined a clear timeline of change waves, based on a flexible menu of opportunities and options, for Phase 2 (Implementation)
  • Highlighted potential automation opportunities across Member Operations, Quality Assurance, Complaints, and Onboarding (BSP and Consumer)
  • Illustrated the art of the possible in terms of future-state Member Operations and QA/Complaints teams through targeted efficiencies and investments in new technologies
  • Delivered a credible set of high-impact opportunities that significantly improve upon the client’s existing plans and pinpoint critical areas for collaboration across business verticals and divisions

Our Client

Is a top 4 private medical insurance provider in the UK with a global footprint. They deliver personalised health and wellbeing services to both individuals and businesses, with a strong emphasis on enhancing healthcare outcomes

Curzon Approach

“Three Lenses” Approach to Initial Categorisation

  • We filtered all identified opportunities through one of 3 lenses – De-Risk In-Flight, Stretch/Accelerate Existing, and New Opportunities – to separate what client is already doing, from what will add value long-term

“What and Why” to Identify Opportunity Areas

  • For each of 33 opportunities, we provided a clear explanation of why each mattered, potential payoff, and likely timing of payoff, in the Interim Report (Week 5 of 8)

Refinement into Implementation Waves – “How and When”

  • We force-ranked each opportunity based on Level of Benefit (both in-year and annualised) and Ease of Implementation, to classify each one into 3 waves, which sifted the set into a credible and manageable subset of high-impact options. We validated the opportunity set against existing planned initiatives.

Defining the Business Case and Options

  • Working closely with our client-side SMEs, we then defined and classified the investment costs (Capex/Opex) required to deliver each opportunity, and crafted the 3-year business case and evolution of benefits over time, for the Final Report

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Implemented a board-sponsored orthopaedic transformation programme for a leading UK hospital group​

Outcomes

Implemented a board-sponsored Orthopaedic transformation programme for a leading UK hospital group

  • Achieved 20%+ in annual cost savings through standardisation and supplier renegotiation​
  • Reduced Length of Stay (LoS) by 20-30% by standardising care pathways​
  • Improved profitability & win rates enabling stronger NHS, PMI and Self-Pay performance​
  • Enhanced clinical outcomes & patient experience​

Our Client

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Background

Significant profitability variations across sites and Orthopaedic consultants resulted in sustained profit erosion, prompting the need for an operational and clinical standardisation programme

Curzon Consulting was engaged to identify cost-effective implants without compromising outcomes and lead the resulting transformation through change management

Testimonial

Curzon Approach

  • Developed a robust patient profiling methodology to standardise length of stay and guide implant system selection
  • Set outcome-driven implant standards using ODEP ratings (value-based healthcare) and developed a business case for 3D-printed, patient-specific knees for self-pay patients
  • Established a Clinical Advisory Group and implemented dedicated training to align consultants on protocols
  • Streamlined supplier base, renegotiated contracts based on redistributed volumes, and exited low-volume sites
  • Deployed traffic light dashboards to monitor clinical, operational, and commercial KPIs, ensuring compliance and driving accountability

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Identifying the sales operating model & change to double revenue at medical device company

Outcomes

  • Launch-ready pilots prepared with the client team in Italy, and taken forward by the local organisation
  • Business case projection of doubled pump sales volume in the low case and tripled in the high case within 2 years of full implementation
  • Recommendations transferable to other EMEA markets

Our Client

Is a global leader in medical technology, developing and delivering devices and therapies that address a wide range of chronic health conditions. They focus on innovation and outcomes and partner with healthcare providers to enhance patient care and system efficiency

Curzon Approach

Defined, recommended and agreed critical changes to the operating model and organisation:

  • 50% increase in Sales Rep time by taking away patient training/post-sales servicing activities
  • Reps selling time re-prioritised based on relative account value and potential, to maximise new pump sales growth
  • New therapy education, trial and selling processes to raise pump prescribing rates by individual medics and clinics
  • Re-set responsibilities at Sales Director/Manager/Rep/ Trainer level to remove overlaps, improve bid management, and coordinate contact across a complex buyer network
  • Rationalise the sales force into 8 macro-territories, to align resources with the distribution of market demand and potential
  • New volume-based sales incentivisation model backed with a revised KPI set and pipeline/conversion tracking process to ensure reliable performance measurement

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Implemented an innovative sourcing strategy for Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy drugs, accelerating delivery of £2.4m in annualised savings

Outcomes

  • Delivered £2.4m annualised savings and long-term value creation​
  • Facilitated development of strategic relationships with key partners​
  • Established a solid procurement foundation in pharmacy, aligning with the client’s future growth aspirations​

Our Client

Is a leader in private oncology services and has deep expertise in delivering cancer pathways. They lead the way in innovation, embracing state-of-the-art treatment modalities and focus on patient satisfaction

Background

Our client sought to optimise the cost and efficiency in the procurement and delivery of Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy Drugs as well as prepare for future growth​.

Curzon was tasked to conduct procurement opportunity assessment and implement savings solutions.

Testimonial

Curzon’s deep understanding of healthcare procurement, particularly in chemotherapy and aseptic compounding, helped us achieve multimillion-pound benefits, delivering over 2.5 times our original targets, all within an accelerated timeframe. Curzon Consulting’s comprehensive review of our pharmacy operating model identified creative and sustainable productivity improvements. Their seamless collaboration with our internal team fostered a ‘one team’ approach, ensuring smooth and efficient implementation of strategies.

Head of Pharmacy, Leading Private Oncology Provider

Curzon Approach

  • Performed detailed spend analysis, contracts review and price benchmarking
  • Identified opportunities and developed a comprehensive sourcing strategy to implement the recommendations
  • Performed a comprehensive tender exercise with parallel import and compounding suppliers, negotiated terms while ensuring risk management and compliance to all MHRA regulations
  • Conducted a series of idea generation workshops to identify and assess enhanced value propositions
  • Secured fixed price terms with key partners, ensuring continuity of supply and better supplier relationships

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Breaking new ground: A strategic roadmap for growth in Europe for a mobile diagnostic imaging provider​

Outcomes

  • Equipped the provider with data-driven insights and a strategic roadmap to achieve its ambitious financial growth targets​
  • Identified the 5 most attractive European markets for growth, enabling them to focus resources effectively​
  • Delivered market-specific entry strategies in these countries, including partnership opportunities and acquisition targets, to accelerate business growth​

Our Client

Is a leading mobile imaging provider in the UK and Europe. They offer a range of services, including equipment rental and clinical services, with a focus on sustainability and cost effectiveness

Background

New PE ownership set ambitious growth targets of a 125% increase in revenue and a 300% increase in EBITDA within three years, for which it will be necessary to expand its presence into other European markets.

Curzon Consulting was engaged to assess and prioritise European markets attractive for the provision of mobile MRI, CT, and Cath Labs

Testimonial

Through an existing relationship with Chetan, we engaged Curzon Consulting to support the development of our European growth strategy.

Chetan, Serban, Virginia and Ed demonstrated a deep understanding of our business from the outset, built a solid trust-based relationship with my SLT, and brought focus and clarity to a highly complex and competitive market. Their structured approach, sector expertise, and commercial acumen enabled us to pinpoint high-potential opportunities and shape a clear, actionable plan for growth.

I would strongly recommend Curzon to any healthcare company looking to expand across Europe.

CEO, Leading Mobile Imaging Provider

Curzon Approach

  • Conducted comprehensive quantitative and qualitative research to understand market dynamics, competitive positioning, pricing and regulatory environments across 13 European markets
  • Developed a structured prioritisation framework to score and rank these potential markets to identify priority markets
  • Conducted a thorough secondary research and engaged subject matter experts to understand and synthesise optimal go-to-market routes
  • Delivered tailored recommendations for each priority market, outlining key entry approaches, competitive pricing, strategic partnerships, and potential acquisition targets
  • Created a tailored marketing and comms plan for each of the prioritised markets to drive engagement and commercial success

CASE STUDIES
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Product commercialisation, new market entry and business infrastructure support for a pharmaceutical company ​

Outcomes

  • Successfully supported product launch in 16 different markets
  • Implemented Finance and HR systems in 14 countries with diverse regulations
  • Enabled productivity and digital collaboration for ~6000 employees during COVID-19
  • Supported post-acquisition integration, helping to unify systems across entities
  • Rationalised and aligned key systems – ERP, LMS, Payroll, Workday

Our Client

Is a global biopharmaceutical company specialising in innovative treatments for serious and rare conditions. They operate across multiple international markets, driving growth through research, acquisitions and strategic partnerships

Curzon Approach

Structured delivery across three major workstreams

International Markets Support

  • Rolled out Finance systems (O2C, AP, AR, ERP) in 14 countries
  • Deployed HR systems in Workday (leave management, onboarding, job requisition)
  • Project-managed launch of content libraries and LMS (Learning Management System)

Digital Workplace & Collaboration

  • Led migration of data from SharePoint 2010, Box, and local servers to Office 365
  • Provided strategy and project support for the Future of Work (FoW) programme
  • Enabled tools for document collaboration and digital service support

Digital Support

  • Delivered websites and digital architecture across regions
  • Ensured compliance with legal/technical standards; managed external agencies
  • Aligned technology stack post-merger through advisory and architectural support.

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Preparing a leading UK care home provider for a potential sale or lease-back arrangement ​

Outcomes

  • Valuation uplift through buyer readiness and narrative control
  • Reduced execution risk via proactive legal, operational and financial diligence
  • Optionality preserved for post-deal role, brand legacy or future reinvestment
  • Clean, credible data room ready for investment bankers
  • Regulatory confidence with no surprises in diligence

Our Client

Is a leading care provider in the UK, specialising in residential and nursing care. They operate multiple centres across the UK under both private and public commissioning

Curzon Approach

  • Facilitated strategy workshops to clarify transaction goals, role preferences, and value priorities
  • Conducted operational and financial diagnostics to baseline performance and uncover margin upside
  • Developed and initiated a value creation plan, including procurement and care process improvements
  • Collaborated with legal partners to assess asset ownership, lease terms, and regulatory posture
  • Created a robust digital data room with clean, validated documentation and Q&A prep
  • Built investor marketing materials – Information Memorandum, management deck, and teaser
  • Conducted due diligence and identified prioritised list of PE, REIT, and strategic buyers aligned to mission and growth model

CASE STUDIES
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Private patient growth strategy​

Outcomes

  • Identified triple-digit (£m) growth opportunities in private healthcare
  • Opportunities identified did not require capital investments to capture​
  • Agreements with distribution channel partners to capture growth​
  • Detailed execution plan to capture private healthcare revenue growth​

Our Client

Is a leading specialist provider of diagnostic and healthcare solutions in the UK. They collaborate with healthcare partners to enhance patient access, affordability, and timely diagnosis and treatment, delivering tests and scans to millions each year

Background

Helping a UK leading imaging supplier to the NHS grow in the private healthcare segment via a distribution channel strategy​, Curzon was tasked with identifying growth opportunities & preparing the client to grow

Testimonial

I recommend Curzon for their expertise and dedication in helping us develop a go-to-market strategy for a specific payor segment. Their market insights have allowed us to navigate the complexities of the payor segment with confidence.“.

CEO, Leading Diagnostic and Healthcare Solutions Provider

Curzon Approach

  • Identified seven growth opportunities capable of driving a 50-60% increase in total revenue and enabling significant market expansion.
  • Identified key growth factors for the client to succeed in private healthcare
  • Polled and interviewed experts in private healthcare to evaluate client capabilities and reputation
  • Identified gaps that required addressing before embarking on private patient growth via channel partnerships
  • Developed a plan to close gaps and capture growth
  • Identified private healthcare channel distributors to partner client
  • Facilitated partnership meetings and agreements to ensure the client captures the growth

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