Abstract
In this interview, D.I. Fedorova, First Deputy Director of the Medical Technology Transfer Centre at the Scientific Centre for Expert Evaluation of Medicinal Products, describes practical, data-driven tools that support the management of scientific and technological development in the pharmaceutical sector. The central topic is technology mapping, an approach that enables a systems-level analysis of research directions, technology maturity levels, and implementation potential. The interview outlines how this tool can be used by government authorities and other decision-makers to adjust research priorities, allocate resources, and mitigate risks, and what value it provides to pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies when building development portfolios.