PHASE [01]
Discovery
Week 1–2
Strategic intake, market positioning, target claims, regulatory scope (TGA/FDA/EU), and exclusion criteria. Deliverable: signed brief and feasibility memo.
- ◆Stakeholder workshop
- ◆Competitive landscape audit
- ◆Regulatory pathway map
- ◆Feasibility memorandum
PHASE [02]
Synthesis
Week 3–6
Ingredient long-list, evidence grading, dosage modelling, sensory architecture, and a draft formulation matrix with rationale per actives slot.
- ◆Literature review (PubMed / Cochrane)
- ◆Bioavailability modelling
- ◆Draft formulation matrix
- ◆Ingredient sourcing shortlist
PHASE [03]
Validation
Week 7–14
Bench-prep, stability cycling, micro & sensory panels, accelerated aging, and where applicable, in-vivo or clinical pilot coordination.
- ◆Accelerated stability (3 / 6 / 12 mo)
- ◆Sensory & rheology panels
- ◆Microbiological challenge (if topical)
- ◆Pilot batch protocol
PHASE [04]
Handover
Week 15–16
A complete, manufacturer-agnostic dossier — formula, batch records, COA templates, regulatory file, and IP assignment in your name.
- ◆Master formula & batch records
- ◆Specification sheets & COA templates
- ◆Regulatory dossier (market-specific)
- ◆Full IP transfer