How a top 10 biopharma company cut presentation creation time by 80%—and drove faster decision-making

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A global biopharmaceutical leader, committed to developing innovative medicines that change lives, knew that success wasn’t just about research. It also depended on how teams shared knowledge, communicated clearly, and executed effectively across the organization.

For over two decades, Kim Troxell, Head of U.S. Commercial Learning & Development, has led training for a wide range of professionals at the company—from sales reps to marketing teams—ensuring they’re equipped with the tools and knowledge to succeed.

For Kim, presentations aren’t just decks—they’re the bridge between strategy and execution.

“If we can’t put together an effective story to communicate the training and the objective we’re trying to accomplish, then it’s really hard to get executive support and buy-in,” - Kim Troxell, Head of U.S. Commercial Learning & Development.

‍The challenge? Her team was spending too much time formatting slides and not enough time crafting impactful narratives. And when presentations lacked structure or visual polish, it became harder to align stakeholders, secure approvals, and move key initiatives forward.

The stakes were high, and the company needed a faster, smarter way to develop clear, persuasive, and executive-ready presentations—without burning countless hours in PowerPoint.

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The challenge: Creating consistent, compelling presentations at scale

With a team of 100 professionals, each with different levels of PowerPoint expertise, Kim’s team faced several big challenges:

1. Inconsistent presentation quality – Team members had varying PowerPoint skills, leading to inconsistencies in slide design, messaging, and professionalism.
2. Time-consuming manual formatting – Hours were lost trying to structure, format, and polish slides, reducing time for strategic work.
3. Ineffective storytelling for stakeholder buy-in – Without a clear, structured narrative, presentations lacked impact, making it harder to articulate training strategies and secure approvals from key business leaders.

These inefficiencies didn’t just slow the team down—they made it harder to secure approval for critical training initiatives. The team needed a way to streamline their process, ensure visual consistency, and enhance storytelling—so that their presentations could drive action, not just deliver information.

“We were struggling to put together visually effective presentations and articulate our stories in a compelling way.” – Kim Troxell, Head of U.S. Commercial Learning and Development.

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The solution: A smarter, more efficient approach to presentations

Kim needed a faster, more scalable way to build high-impact presentations. She had first utilized Prezent’s Overnight Prezentations before being introduced to the full Prezent suite.

Prezent’s AI-powered tools, along with the overnight services, provided a full solution that perfectly matched their needs, including:

1. Auto Generator – Instantly created structured, professional presentations, cutting down on time spent on content formatting and design. Kim was able to transform a handwritten flip chart note from a team offsite into a structured five-slide summary in just 20 minutes—a task that previously might have taken a full week.
2. Template Converter – Standardized presentations by aligning slides from multiple sources into a cohesive, on-brand format. With different teams contributing slides in varying styles, this feature eliminated the manual effort required to reformat and apply brand-consistent visuals, ensuring professionalism and readability.
3. Synthesis – Extracted key takeaways from long-form content and distilled them into concise, digestible slides. This has been particularly useful for summarizing high-level executive discussions, vision planning, and training strategies, making it easier to present actionable insights quickly.
4. Slide Library – With access to over 35,000 customizable slides, the library is a go-to resource for high-impact visuals, charts, and structured slide layouts. Kim and her team frequently use the library to find fresh, engaging ways to visualize roadmaps, strategic plans, and training methodologies.
5. Overnight Prezentations – For high-stakes meetings and last-minute deadlines, Kim’s team relied on Prezent’s overnight design service to take the pressure off. Instead of burning hours reformatting slides, they could hand it off at the end of the day and wake up to a polished, brand-aligned deck—ready to present.

“We get slides from a number of different teams, and then we're trying to put together a cohesive story. Auto Generator and Template Converter have been game-changers.”  – Kim Troxell, Head of U.S. Commercial Learning and Development.

By rolling out Prezent’s premium licenses and overnight services across her team, Kim gave them the tools to streamline workflow, improve storytelling, and create consistently high-quality presentations—without the hassle.

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The results: Faster, sharper, and more impactful presentations

Prezent completely transformed the way Kim’s team creates and delivers presentations. Not only did it save them considerable time, but it also boosted confidence in their storytelling. As Kim put it, “I'm more confident in what I'm sharing. I feel like the story is simpler and easier to tell and much more visually impactful.”

Here’s more on how Prezent made a difference:

• Massive time savings: Kim estimates that Prezent has reduced presentation creation time by at least 80%, enabling the team to focus on delivering high-impact training instead of fine-tuning slide design.
• Stronger stakeholder buy-in: Visually compelling presentations enhance storytelling, making it easier for the team to secure executive support.
• Seamless brand alignment: With easy access to branded templates, every presentation consistently meets the company’s guidelines.
• Higher-quality presentations: Slides don’t just come together quickly—they look 10x better. Prezent ensures polished, professional, and visually engaging decks with minimal effort.
• Significant cost savings: By minimizing reliance on agencies, Kim’s team has reallocated budget toward more strategic initiatives.

“Once people have used Prezent once, they become big believers.” – Kim Troxell, Head of U.S. Commercial Learning and Development.

For Kim’s team, Prezent has been a game-changer. By transforming presentation workflows, reducing time spent on slide creation, and improving storytelling quality, Present has empowered the team to communicate more effectively, gain stakeholder buy-in, and ultimately drive business impact.

“It’s an amazing timesaver. If you’re in a leadership role where you present often, the Prezent premium is a must-have.” – Kim Troxell, Head of U.S. Commercial Learning and Development.

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Polished, on-brand slides can make a huge impact on decision-making. Want to see the difference? Schedule a demo to learn how Prezent has helped companies like AbbVie—or take a free trial and experience it for yourself.