Do Dx-Life Science Synergies Exist? Beckman Says 'You Bet They Do'
Executive Summary
Life sciences and clinical diagnostics seem to have a lot in common, but their customer needs, margins and product life cycles differ significantly. Beckman Coulter, one of the few large diagnostics companies with significant life science commitments, argues vociferously in favor of the strategic value of leveraging both businesses, despite many difficulties. Its MHC tetramer program is a prime example of its strategy.