Healthcare strategy, evidence and product development

Hypothesis
to Healthcare

Function R&D offers AI, connected care and digital health research and product development.

Function R&D works to convert patient facing AI, connected care and digital health hypotheses into real world health outcomes by building functional tech guided by three core principles:

Assurance

Meeting operational, regulatory and technical standards.

Evidence

Demonstrating improvements in user experience and outcomes.

Workflow Optimisation

Minimising disruption to existing user journeys.

Function R&D has two arms:

F[Research]

The research arm of Function offers pharmaceuticals and investors research services to inform:

AI and digital health strategy
AI and digital health product development
Due diligence and sell side advisory on AI and digital health deals

F[Development]

The product development arm of Function is building a platform for start-ups and new entrants to healthcare to:

Demonstrate product market fit with the NHS and with life science companies
Integrate with users' and customers' existing workflows
Validate and refine product roadmaps

CREDENTIALS

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Working with Function R&D has transformed our business. Victor's knowledge and approach has been invaluable.
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LATEST INSIGHTS

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How Product Teams Can Enter Healthcare More Safely

New entrants to healthcare need to validate fit, workflow compatibility and assurance.

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Connected Care Needs Evidence, Not Just Interfaces

Connected care products need measurable user value and integration into real pathways.

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What AI Readiness Looks Like in Healthcare Delivery

Healthcare AI programs fail when disconnected from workflow, evidence and governance.

Victor Barzey is the founder of Function R&D with experience leading data analysis, digital health, market access, real world evidence and technology strategy teams in both consulting firms and pharmaceutical companies.

Training and Public Speaking

Victor is a thought leader and regular public speaker covering AI, digital health and product development.

Victor is certified on Claude and Microsoft Copilot. He provides training to leadership teams on how to use AI to reduce spend on vendors, automate routine processes and improve patient experience.

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