Aurigene Discovery Technologies
Publication Year
2003
Abstract
Describes the contract R&D venture of Dr Reddy's Labs, a major Indian pharmaceutical firm. Hailed as "the new IT" in India, the biotechnology industry has generated much excitement about its potential for generating foreign exchange as well as employment opportunities. The case profiles the state of the Indian biotechnology industry in 2002 and focuses on an attempt to replicate the successful IT off-shore services model to biotechnology. Discussion issues pertain to the offshore services model in R&D, corporate venturing issues and the strategic challenges of building high technology firms in the developing world.
Topic List
R&D Outsourcing, Offshore Development, Corporate Venturing, Biotechnology, India
Industry
Biotechnology
Publication Event Date
2002-2003
LBS Case Number
CS-03-14
Location
India
Publication Organisation Size
3000
Project Funder
ESRC
Supervisor
Puranam, P
Available on ECCH
No
