Research, development & commercialisation
AI | DIGITAL HEALTH | ROBOTICS
Engagements
Licensing & commercialisation
1.0.
FUNCTION [R&D] works with tech companies, universities and research teams to launch promising innovations into UK healthcare and the pharmaceutical industry through licensing and commercialisation agreements.
FUNCTION [R&D], takes responsibility for the journey from market assessment and regulatory approval through to market access and commercialisation.
Advisory
2.0.
FUNCTION [R&D] provides strategy and product development advisory services to start ups, investors and pharma companies who are seeking to build, buy or back technologies that improve patient outcomes and make care delivery more efficient.
Areas of specialism: access, due diligence, economics and product development
FOUNDER [Victor Barzey]
Before founding Function R&D, Victor led technology and operations for Otsuka's European digital health business and sat on the digital health investment committee. Prior to that, Victor spent several years at IQVIA, leading teams across market access, strategy and real-world evidence.
Media, public speaking & training
Victor is a media contributor and public speaker covering AI, digital health and product development. He has AI certifications for Claude and Microsoft Copilot, and provides training to leadership teams on how to use AI to reduce spend on vendors, automate routine processes and improve patient experience.