Intrapreneurship: How to Manage New Process Development to Maximize Value

Process development must marry business needs and opportunities with de-risking of scientific and technical realities. A process development lead must insure that economics, technical feasibility, and sustainability footprint are being addressed in parallel, so that key issues and potential showstoppers are identified early, and organizational resources are optimally deployed across the R&D portfolio. For a new lead in process development, this means extensive networking to bring in needed skills and expertise. Successful program leads must take ownership outcomes, and think like an “intrapraneur” in effectively managing time and resources. The spectrum of activities involved present substantial opportunities for enhancement and both personal and professional growth.