The Stem announces today that it was named top “Digital Management Consultancy” by the PM360 2015 Innovators list. The PM360’s Innovations Issue was established four years ago; it provides a look into the industry’s cutting-edge leaders for each year. Founded by Gregg Fisher, a former marketing executive, in 2013, the N.Y.-based, “networked consultancy” has grown into a global management consulting company in just two years. The Stem specializes in digital transformation, customer engagement strategy and operations in the health and life sciences sectors.
“It is wonderful to be included this year in the PM360 Innovator’s list,” said Fisher. “I am excited to be among so many incredible people and organizations. Our team is working very hard to build the world’s best network of independent consultants in the field of Healthcare customer engagement it’s great to see our unique model recognized.”
Pharma Companies Predominately Unsatisfied with their Digital Activities
Only 18% of pharma companies are satisfied with their digital activities, according to a recent industry survey . And 77% of companies, according to an estimate from MIT, consider missing digital knowledge as the key hurdle to their digital transformation.
The Stem addresses this knowledge gap by bringing together hundreds of senior-level independent consultants services on-demand to provide customized services to global healthcare and life sciences companies in the areas of marketing strategy, customer engagement and digital transformation. The Stem’s ‘networked model’ provides clients maximum flexibility enabling them the ability to scale up and scale down swiftly. Clients benefit from accessing highly specialized skills and senior talent cost effectively.
Stem consultants, who act as an extension of client teams, average 15 years of experience and operate in four service areas: strategy & innovation, insights & analytics, business process & organization and execution and operations support. This service mix enables The Stem to craft insightful engagement strategies and measure them, as well as guide the implementation of complex omni-channel solutions and help implement customer engagement capabilities.
Stem consultant specialties include multi-channel, medical, social media and branding strategists, big data and analytics experts, program management leaders, business analysts and technologists, regulatory experts, among others.
About Gregg Fisher
Previously, Fisher was Global Managing Director of LBi Health (now part of DigitasLBi), a digital health agency which he founded in 2009 and grew to 50 employees across three offices in the U.S. and Europe. In this capacity, Gregg led the firm’s relationships with major healthcare organizations, including Bristol-Myers Squibb, WebMD, Massachusetts General Hospital, Genzyme and Johnson & Johnson.
Fisher was also Client Partner and Director of Strategy at IconNicholson, a pioneering New York interactive user experience and design boutique, where he established the agency's first strategic planning and media practices. Earlier, Gregg served in account management roles at Modem Media, one of the first digital agencies and BBDO. There, Gregg was responsible for conceiving and leading some of the first digital communication and support programs for major brands including AT&T and Visa. Fisher is a graduate of Cornell University and New York University’s Stern School of Business.
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About the Stem
Founded by Gregg Fisher in 2013, The Stem is a global management consulting firm specializing in digital strategy, customer engagement strategy and operations in the Health & Life Sciences sectors. The Stem’s unique “networked model” draws on the industry’s most seasoned independent talent, offering clients a nimble, cost-effective and refreshing alternative to traditional consultancies. The Stem provides brands with specialized expertise in market research, multi-channel strategy, analytics and project management.
