Novartis Follows Its Own Business Development Model into Molecular Diagnostics
Executive Summary
Novartis is mirroring its approach to pharma R&D and leveraging the byproducts of its biomarker work there to build a commercial molecular diagnostics franchise. The head of the unit talks about its structure, strategy and programs.
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