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Recollections from an extraordinary 19-year journey guiding a tiny startup with an unproven therapeutic modality into a mature drug company with marketed products and >1,600 employees in nearly 20 countries provide lessons for those seeking to create the culture and values that are core to biotech success.
Commercializing research is fraught with pitfalls, but a thoughtful checklist can ensure you set off on the right path and give your fledgling business the best chance of success.
