Empowering
life science ventures
to scale effectively

About

Drawing from 50+ peer interviews and 101 real-world lessons, Scaling Life Sciences presents the Life Science Scaling Matrix™ and three practical tools for scaling success.

Author

Martin Stenfeldt, award-winning entrepreneur and life science thought-leader, distills 30 years of corporate and scaleup experience, sharing insights from his journey and global peer network.

Insights

Explore beyond the book with research insights, practical tool templates, best practice white papers, expert interviews, case studies, LinkedIn posts, author commentary, and recommended readings.

Services

Scaling Life Sciences is a growth advisory firm and publishing house, supporting life science ventures with expertise from the book Scaling Life Sciences. We help companies navigate their scaling journey by focusing on the critical intersection of product, market, and people to drive sustainable venture scaling.

Our Services:

Team Workshops: Aligning teams, refining strategies, and driving execution.
Training Programs: Building leadership capabilities for scaling challenges.
Board & Leadership Evaluations: Providing objective assessments to strengthen governance and fascilitating robust board/leadership collaboriation.
1:1 Leadership Advisory: Offering personalized venture coaching for life science leaders

The Eight Archetypes of Life Science Entrepreneurs

The personalities driving a company’s scaling journey deeply influence its success. Overlooking these traits at key growth stages can be costly. This framework, inspired by Carl Gustav Jung’s concept of archetypes, stems from the book’s research and industry observations. It provides a shared language for understanding how leadership styles shape opportunities and risks during scaling.

The eight archetypes—The Engineer, The Marketeer, The Clinician, The Scientist, The Caring Activist, The Anarchist, The Corporate Suit, and The Serial Entrepreneur—highlight distinct personality traits that impact decision-making, strategy, and outcomes in life science ventures. Recognizing these archetypes offers insight into how key players drive success or expose vulnerabilities.

Endorsements

“Scaling Life Sciences is essential for anyone looking to transforming research into impact. As the founder of a science-based company, I have experienced the complexities of scaling first-hand. This book distills invaluable insights from over 150 practitioners into practical frameworks, providing a structured approach. It will be a valued guide for researchers, students, and entrepreneurs who seek to understand and navigate the scaleup process in life sciences.”

“Scaling a life science company is a unique and difficult challenge. Martin Stenfeldt’s book, based on first hand experience, provides critical and actionable guidance for life science executives and startups with a need for scaling the company’s activities. A must-read for any management team planning for scaling towards growth.”

“Having scaled Neola Medical in the complex life sciences sector, I can confirm the immense value of Martin’s practical insights. His book provides actionable strategies for scaleup leaders, and I’ll be recommending it to my network both in Europe and the U.S.”

“This book’s significance lies in its many real-world examples from scaling companies, illustrating how challenges are either resolved or lead to failure. It offers invaluable insights and inspiration for management teams, boards, and investors, along with practical tools for navigating the complexities of scaling high-potential life science ventures”

“Few books tackle scaling like this one. It’s a critical resource for board members and executives driving sustainable growth in life sciences.”

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