Why Mandala
Bringing a hands-on, whatever-it-takes
Proven industry, strategy, process, technology/data and people
Our expertise…offering relevant guidance, facilitation and useful critique to guide you build, share, oversee and realize your enlightened projects.
Industry
Qualified Life Sciences expert in commercial strategy, sales, marketing, medical affairs, technology platforms/solutions, syndicated data, regulatory compliance, and product lifecycle management
Strategy
Unique combination of leading-practice disciplines* and imaginative, experience-based methods tuned to each business problem/opportunity
Process
Adept process and analytic skills experience with leading consulting frameworks and tools required to guide, problem-solve, and effectively collaborate
Technology / Data
Advanced technology platform and data skills to drive project success through innovation, analytics, and leveraging cutting-edge data tools for optimal outcomes
People
Applied expertise in people and organizational dynamics, collaboration, and strategic human-centered approaches
*Strategic consulting, structured communications, organization change management, project management and industrial psychology.
Founder & Managing Partner
Fred T. Halperin
Global Life Sciences and related industry, strategic management consulting and technology/data leader. Held senior strategy and technology roles at Merck, J&J, Otsuka and Marinus Pharmaceuticals and practice leadership roles at Accenture, Tata Consulting Services (TCS), and Conexus Solutions, Inc.
Why Mandala Advisory Partners?
After a gratifying 40+year career in industry and strategic consulting working with awesome colleagues and clients, I have launched Mandala Advisory Partners, LLC. Our strategic intent is to augment your current project management capability by combining the disciplines of strategic consulting, structured communications, industrial psychology, and organization change management. With our vast practical, project experience and unique multi-disciplinary approach, we intend to assist clients BUILD, SHARE, OVERSEE and REALIZE the planned business value from their strategic projects whether being considered, underway or even completed. We are proud of the hands-on, partnering, whatever-it-takes and unconventional approach we employ, and if we don’t meet your expectations, it’s free. Yup, it’s free!
Our industry specialization is within the commercial function in Life Sciences and related industries. While our project experience is unbounded and spans, strategy, process, technology, data and application/infrastructure work efforts. And we know a lot about people and making change happen too. Our sweet spot is working with C-suite and business/IT leaders on all project types, whether straight-forward or complex. We have the requisite facilitation, analytic, and communication skills and experience to know the right questions to ask, the right data to analyze, and the right messages and stories to share.
Is there meaning behind the name?
Yes, the meaning is profound, encompassing a broad and deep significance. It holds immense importance for Fred and all who have been and are a part of it.
Mandala: Geometric design signifying success with clarity, unity and aimed at reducing stress…
It’s my hobby and provides great personal fulfillment, stress relief, creative boost, and lifelong learning…
Advisory: A position synonymous with being a mentor or guide…
It’s my aspiration and provides increased motivation, resilience, effort, and sense of purpose…
Partners: Working together towards a common goal that creates value and benefits all…
It’s my belief and provides enhanced emotional support, trust and security, and diverse perspective…
Our Experience
Industry and Consulting Experience
Deep Industry Understanding & Practicality
Grounded in practical realities, complexities and nuances, not just theoretical frameworks
Consulting Rigor & Method Excellence
Adept at diagnosis, offering actionable solutions and communicating effectively at senior levels
Holistic Perspective & Enhanced Collaboration
Understands the perspectives of each segment and how they aim to exceed customer/client expectations and provide value
of the Client (VoC)
“Mandala’s advice for our Omnichannel service offering was bold and created in a unique way. Their functional and go-to-market insights allowed us to launch more quickly and show immediate value.“
– Service Leader, Global Strategy Consulting Firm
“Mandala’s commercial strategy advice revitalized our brand after considerable market disruption. Their tech/data-enablement engagement helped us drive significant growth.“