LSS Triangle
The Life Science Scaling Triangle
What kind of entrepreneur are you scaling with?
A proven framework defining the 12 focus areas that drive scale in life science ventures – across product, market, and people.
The Life Science Scaling Triangle is the core framework behind our approach to sustainable scaleup. It identifies the 12 focus areas that consistently shape the success or failure of scaling life science ventures.
These areas are grouped into three interconnected dimensions:
Product, Market, and People. Each dimension reflects a critical aspect of growth, from building the right solution and finding the right fit, to developing the right team and organization to deliver it at scale.
The Life Science Scaling Triangle is not a linear checklist – but a dynamic model for navigating complexity, diagnosing bottlenecks, and guiding strategic focus as your company evolves.
Use it to:
- Structure leadership discussions around what matters most
- Uncover scaling friction across product, market, or people
- Prioritize where to act next – and why
Whether you’re scaling a medtech, biotech, diagnostics, or digital health company, the Life Science Scaling Triangle brings clarity to a complex journey.
Download the Life Science Scaling Triangle here.
👉 Click here to explore the tools based on this model: the Readiness Dashboard™, Scaling Scorecard™, and Shadow Scanner™.
The 12 Focus Areas of the Life Science Scaling Triangle™
Scale with Clarity Across Product, Market & People
The Life Science Scaling Triangle™ breaks scaling into 12 focus areas grouped across three core themes: Product, Market, and People. Each area presents both opportunities and challenges at different stages of your company’s journey.
PRODUCT
Supply Chain & Operations (SCM & Ops.)
Building reliable and scalable manufacturing, logistics, and delivery frameworks.
Regulatory Affairs & Quality Assurance (RA & QA)
Ensuring compliance with global standards and establishing trust with regulators.
Clinical & Technical Development
Advancing product development with scientific rigor and clinical validation.
Finance
Managing capital efficiently, securing runway, and building a financially scalable model.
MARKET
International Expansion
Adapting go-to-market strategies across borders and navigating regulatory complexity.
Commercial
Driving product-market fit, revenue growth, and building scalable sales channels.
Organizational Design
Structuring the company for growth with clear roles, processes, and accountability.
Strategy
Prioritizing focus areas, sequencing milestones, and aligning the team on a long-term vision.
PEOPLE
Team
Building a balanced, capable team with the right mix of skills and experience.
Leadership
Developing founders and executives to lead through complexity and scale.
Systems & Communication
Creating internal systems, feedback loops, and communication practices that scale.
Culture
Shaping behaviors, values, and decision-making norms that guide the company through change.
Want to prioritize your focus?
Start with the Readiness Dashboard™ or dive deeper using the Scaling Scorecard™ to assess each area in detail