Outsourcing of R&d in the Pharmaceutical Industry - From Conceptualization to Implementation of Strategic Sourcing

This book examines the strategic aspects of outsourcing in relation to the firm. It provides a holistic view of the outsourcing process, starting with conceptualisation, through to implementation and management of the process. Although the book is based on a case study of the pharmaceutical industry, the general principles derived from the Strategic Sourcing Model are generic in nature and the model can be applied to instances of outsourcing in other industries.

List of contents

Introduction An Overview of the Global Pharmaceutical Industry Competition in the Pharmaceutical Industry Strategies for Innovation and Competitive Advantage The Core Competency Framework and Approaches to R&D Outsourcing Pharmaceutical Product Development Guide to Strategic Outsourcing and Partnership Management Conclusions

About the author

BIANCA PIACHAUD is an independent writer and analyst for the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries. Her main research interests include outsourcing strategy, technology management issues, and inter-firm collaboration. She has published in a number of international academic journals, and is subject of biographical record in the Marquis Who's Who in Science and Engineering 7th Edition (2003) in recognition of her research publications made to date.

Summary

This book examines the strategic aspects of outsourcing in relation to the firm. Although the book is based on a case study of the pharmaceutical industry, the general principles derived from the Strategic Sourcing Model are generic in nature and the model can be applied to instances of outsourcing in other industries.

Product details

• Authors: B. Piachaud, Bianca Piachaud
• Publisher: Palgrave UK
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.01.2004
• EAN: 9781349519057
• ISBN: 978-1-349-51905-7
• No. of pages: 204
• Subjects: Social sciences, law, business > Business > Management; Management, B, Leadership, Business Strategy/Leadership, Operations Management, Management & management techniques, Management science, Management of specific areas, Production management, Business Strategy and Leadership, Palgrave Business & Management Collection, innovation;management;research & development (R&D);strategy