Subject category:
Production and Operations Management
Published by:
International Institute for Management Development (IMD)
Version: 24.02.2004
Length: 24 pages
Data source: Field research
Abstract
This note explores patterns, trends and rationales behind the outsourcing of services in the pharmaceutical value chain-from drug discovery through development and manufacturing to marketing and sales. It discusses the role and characteristics of Contract Research Organisations (CRO), Contract Manufacturing Organisations (CMOs) and Contract Sales Organisations (CSOs), as well as potential future developments.The note can be used stand-alone; as background reading for cases on outsourcing or cross-organisational project management; or as complement to similar industry notes that showcase parallel developments (eg EMS Industry Note ''IMD-3-0863'').
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Abstract
This note explores patterns, trends and rationales behind the outsourcing of services in the pharmaceutical value chain-from drug discovery through development and manufacturing to marketing and sales. It discusses the role and characteristics of Contract Research Organisations (CRO), Contract Manufacturing Organisations (CMOs) and Contract Sales Organisations (CSOs), as well as potential future developments.The note can be used stand-alone; as background reading for cases on outsourcing or cross-organisational project management; or as complement to similar industry notes that showcase parallel developments (eg EMS Industry Note ''IMD-3-0863'').