Science business
Subtitle: the promise, the reality, and the future of biotech
By: Gary P. Pisano
Publisher: Harvard Business School Press
Published: 2006
Place of publication: Boston, Mass
Language: eng
Number of pages: 237
Subjects: Biotechnology industries; History
Description: "Why has the biotechnology industry fallen so short of expectations - despite its grand promise? In Science Business, Gary Pisano answers this question by providing an incisive critique of the industry. Pisano not only reveals biotech's most daunting challenges, he offers the most sophisticated analysis yet of how the industry works. And he provides clear prescriptions for companies, investors, and policymakers seeking ways to improve the industry's performance."--Jacket.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 213-221) and index.
Table of contents: title: The science-based business : a novel experiment; title: Mapping the scientific landscape; title: The complex anatomy of drug R&D; title: Drug R&D and the organizational challenges; title: The anatomy of a science-based business; title: The performance of the biotech industry : promise versus reality; title: The monetization of intellectual property; title: Organizational strategies and business models; title: The path ahead.