Harris Kaplan

About Harris Kaplan

I help life science companies convert scientific innovation and commercial success.For more than 40 years as a life science commercial strategy consultant, I’ve helped organizations maximize the value of their products, whether they are early in development, preparing go-to market strategy, or seeking to accelerate growth for products facing market challenges. I partner with leadership teams and/or investors to evaluate market opportunities, define target customers, shape value propositions, and design strategies that align with the evolving needs of payers, providers, and patients. For example, by integrating customer perspective into early product development or product commercialization, I help clients make smarter investment decisions, strengthen points of differentiation, and help their innovations become commercially successful.Over my career, I’ve worked on more than 125 life sciences products, I’ve learned what strategies work and deliver the financial returns companies are hoping for. I’ve collaborated with emerging biotech firms, established global pharmaceutical companies, diagnostics, and device companies. My approach brings together methodological rigor, business and industry insight, and a deep understanding of customer behavior, all applied within each client’s objectives, budget, and timelines. I build lasting partnerships and many of my client relationships have spanned more than 30 years, reflecting a shared commitment to excellence and delivering impactful results.As Managing Partner at Litmys, I advise life science companies on developing new products, preparing for launch, optimizing go-to-market strategies, and performing due diligence for funding, licensing, or turnaround decisions. My focus is on enabling clients to navigate today’s complex market dynamics and maximize product potential and revenue growth.

Experience

1. Board Observer

   N8 Medical

   Jan 2016 — Present · Columbus, OH, US

   Development stage company with both Medical Device and Pharmaceutical Products. Supporting fund raising, clinical development, and commercialization efforts.

Education

• Fox School of Business at Temple University

  MBA, MBA, Business, Marketing and Operations Research

  1968 — 1972