Almirall’s productivity boost with think-cell
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About Almirall
At Almirall, we are fully dedicated to medical dermatology. We are proud of our heritage, our deep understanding of skin diseases, patients, and dermatologists, our focus on science and innovation, and the close partnerships we have with the dermatology community around the world. We think in generations and have a long-term view of our contributions to dermatology and society. Our passion for medical dermatology enables us to develop and deliver new and impactful treatments for skin diseases to transform our patients’ world by helping them to realize their hopes and dreams for a healthy life.
Adrián Fernández Gil, a Global Product Manager at Almirall, has been leading key strategic initiatives in collaboration with over seven global departments and 14 markets. With a wealth of experience from previous roles at pharmaceutical companies, Adrián manages extensive cross-functional teams and oversees projects of significant scale.
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Almirall, S.A. |
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Headquarters |
Barcelona, Spain |
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Employee count |
1900+ |
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Industry |
Pharmaceutical |
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The challenge: Complex project management and data visualization
Managing multiple projects across departments and markets requires a high level of organization and clear communication. Adrián and his team at Almirall frequently faced the challenge of presenting complex project information through clear, effective visuals for both internal reporting and management presentations. Excel was initially used for project management and reporting, but it proved time-consuming and inefficient when visualizing data for the company’s leadership.
“We were relying on Excel templates, but when I needed to present project progress to the management board, the presentations weren’t as visually appealing or easy to update. That’s when I realized we needed a more efficient solution.”
The solution: think-cell
think-cell for charting
think-cell proved to be the solution Adrián and his team were searching for. For Adrián, the ability to create Gantt charts to manage project timelines and align cross-functional teams was a game-changer. Moreover, by allowing users to easily create and update charts and tables within PowerPoint, think-cell helped streamline their reporting processes.
“When I move companies, the first thing I ask for is think-cell. It helps me with everything— tables, charts, especially Gantt charts. Creating Gantt charts saves me so much time and makes sure everyone is aligned.”
think-cell for brand compliance
Beyond think-cell’s charting capabilities, think-cell’s integration with brand colors ensured that presentations met Almirall’s branding guidelines effortlessly, without extra formatting steps.
“think-cell is already integrated with our master file, so our charts automatically match Almirall’s brand colors without any extra work. It’s seamless.”
think-cell for growth
Adrián also highlights think-cell academy as an excellent resource, offering courses not just on the tool but also on broader topics like data storytelling and visualization. This has been instrumental in improving how the team presents insights, enhancing their ability to convey complex information to different stakeholders.
Tangible results: Significant time savings and better reporting
Since adopting think-cell, Adrián estimates that he has become three times more productive when creating presentations compared to using native PowerPoint features. A similar improvement in productivity is proven in a large-scale case study, where think-cell helped users streamline the creation and editing of presentations. The ability to update visuals quickly, align teams with Gantt charts, and produce polished presentations for senior management has had a tangible impact on Almirall’s productivity.
“With think-cell, I’m able to work almost three times faster compared to using standard PowerPoint features. It’s a massive time-saver.”
The business impact: Efficient reporting process and improved communication
Almirall’s adoption of think-cell, with all its benefits has led to more efficient reporting processes, reduced time spent on data visualization, and improved internal communication across teams. The tool’s ease of use and alignment with Almirall’s branding guidelines have made it indispensable to Adrián and his team, allowing them to focus more on strategic tasks and less on time-consuming report creation.
Q&A with Adrián Fernández Gil
Q: How has think-cell improved your day-to-day work?
Adrián: think-cell saves me so much time when creating reports. It’s easy to use and produces visually appealing charts. I can focus more on my day-to-day work.
Q: What would happen if you didn’t have access to think-cell anymore?
Adrián: Honestly, it would be annoying. I’ve gotten so used to think-cell that going back to just PowerPoint would feel like a waste of time. It’s not just about speed—it’s also about the quality of the final output.
Q: What’s your favorite feature in think-cell?
Adrián: I use Gantt charts a lot for project management, but I also love how easy it is to create clean tables and process flows.
About think-cell
Founded in Berlin in 2002, think-cell is the de facto standard for creating professional presentations in PowerPoint. With productivity tools and support for 40+ chart types, all of the top 10 global consulting firms rely on think-cell. It is the software of choice for the DAX 40 and Fortune 500 companies and is taught at 9 of the top 10 US business schools.