Turning a drug candidate into a world-class medicine takes a number of years and a number of smart people. Some pharmaceutical scientists, hampered by factors beyond their control, spend their entire careers without launching a successful drug. During my eight years at a medium-sized biotech company, I've had the privilege of helping launch two, both of them successful. In this talk, I'll take you through my perspective on the key factors needed to develop a drug through clinical trials and eventually to launch it. I'll also give you examples of the inevitable blood, sweat, tears, and luck it takes to succeed.

Development of blockbuster drugs in the 21st century: A personal journey

244th National Meeting (2012)

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