Merck KGaA
An oncology division within a large European pharmaceuticals organization.
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Overview
Challenge
AI activity existed, but it was dispersed and hard to prioritize.
The team needed a structure for evaluating incoming ideas and turning promising ones into pilots.
There was also a need to build internal confidence and capability around AI through training and education.
Our Approach
AI Innovation Lab Creation
Built an AI Innovation Lab to act as the internal center of gravity for coordinating all AI work at the Oncology center.
AI Education & Enablement
Organized training programs to help the broader team understand AI opportunities, raise AI fluency, and evaluate ideas more consistently.
Idea Intake & Assessment
Created a structured process to review incoming concepts, align them against business priorities, and identify the most promising paths forward.
Concept-to-Pilot Support
Guided selected initiatives from early concept into pilot readiness, ensuring teams moved forward with speed, validation, and clarity.
Value Delivered
Outcomes
Three AI initiatives were successfully launched for internal adoption.
A clear pipeline of vetted use cases was established.
The oncology team gained a repeatable, structured process for developing and piloting future AI ideas.
This engagement shows Evoque Impact’s ability to help large organizations turn scattered and unprioritized AI activity into a structured and measurable innovation capability with clear outcomes.
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