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Presentation
Presentation
This curricular unit addresses the unique specificities of creating and managing technology-based companies in the life sciences sector, with a special focus on biotechnology and pharmaceuticals. The course unit aims to provide essential knowledge about different business models and dynamics of the biotechnology and pharmaceutical market.
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Class from course
Class from course
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Degree | Semesters | ECTS
Degree | Semesters | ECTS
Bachelor | Semestral | 5
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Year | Nature | Language
Year | Nature | Language
3 | Mandatory | Português
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Code
Code
ULHT2710-17411
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Prerequisites and corequisites
Prerequisites and corequisites
Not applicable
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Professional Internship
Professional Internship
Não
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Syllabus
Syllabus
Models of Technology Companies and Organizational Structures Startups and Spin-offs Contract Research Organizations (CROs) Incubators and Accelerators Joint Ventures and Strategic Partnerships Biotechnology / Pharma Ecosystem Relationship between biotech companies and the pharmaceutical industry Complementarities and synergies between biotech and big pharma/bio-pharma Value chains and collaboration networks in the sector Role of universities and research centers Innovation in Life Sciences Product development processes Intellectual property management Emerging technologies and their impact on the sector Innovation strategies incremental vs. disruptive Financing and Investment Sources of capital Marketing and Commercialization Market entry strategies Development of innovative business models Regulation Regulatory environment in biotechnology and pharma
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Objectives
Objectives
Enable students to distinguish between different business models, such as startups, spin-offs, joint ventures, and CROs, and understand the advantages and challenges associated with each. Provide a comprehensive view of the interactions between biotech companies, big pharma, universities, and research centers, highlighting the synergies and complementarities in the sector. Teach students to apply innovation strategies, both incremental and disruptive, using emerging technologies. Prepare students to deal with specific regulatory and ethical challenges. Empower students to develop effective market entry strategies. Encourage an entrepreneurial, critical, and innovative mindset, preparing students to identify opportunities and create value in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical sector.
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Teaching methodologies and assessment
Teaching methodologies and assessment
A business plan will be prepared throughout the classes. A pitch will be prepared and will be presented in the current model of presentation to investors. This work will be presented to the class
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References
References
Scientific papers related to the subject
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Office Hours
Office Hours
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Mobility
Mobility
No
