Science-Business Programs
Business leaders in the 21st century face daunting new challenges: rapid advances in technology, major shifts in markets, ongoing scientific discoveries, and tighter government regulations. As part of an emerging industry, leaders of science-based businesses are expected to balance scientific feasibility with commercial potential, while combining scientific knowledge with business acumen. Drawing on a rich history of educating global leaders, Harvard Business School (HBS) offers two intensive programs targeted to the life sciences revolution: Leadership and Strategy in Pharmaceuticals and Biotech and Leading Science-Based Enterprises. Each dynamic offering prepares senior managers to identify and capitalize on scientific breakthroughs, exploit new growth opportunities, and advance products from the research lab into the marketplace. Immersed in a truly transformational learning experience, you will gain greater leadership capacity as well as fresh insights into managing scientific innovation. You will leave HBS prepared to navigate a world of change and to position your company to achieve long-term competitive advantage.
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Leadership and Strategy in Pharmaceuticals and Biotech
Designed to enhance your leadership capacity, this program equips you to seize emerging opportunities in a market transformed by revolutions in science, technology, and policy. While learning how to evaluate alternative business models, competitive strategies, and financial approaches, you will become a more effective and more confident leader.
PROGRAM FACULTY: Robert S. Huckman, Gary P. Pisano (faculty chair), Vicki L. Sato, David S. Scharfstein, Debora L. Spar, Michael L. Tushman
Leading Science-Based Enterprises
Leaders of science-based organizations face the daunting challenge of turning scientific innovation into business opportunity. This program helps you develop the leadership and management skills needed to identify breakthroughs with the greatest market potential, structure an optimal research organization, find sources of capital, and develop an executive team with a deep understanding of both science and business.
PROGRAM FACULTY: H. Kent Bowen (faculty chair), Raymond V. Gilmartin, Thomas R. Piper, Gary P. Pisano, Vicki L. Sato, Willy C. Shih, Michael L. Tushman
The program fee covers tuition, books, case materials, accommodations, and most meals.
Programs, dates, fees, and faculty are subject to change.
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