The importance of management learned in a biotech start-up in Silicon Valley

Abstract

The author had an opportunity to be deeply involved in the discovery research of unprecedented boron-containing drugs in a biotech start-up founded in Silicon Valley for more than 10 years. During that period, two products have reached FDA approval and launch. It was very intriguing to observe the progress of the research and development as well as the growth of the company as an insider. The author also obtained precious experiences and learnings in a different environment than that of Japan. What was especially important was the project management for the success of start-ups. The author would like to describe the above contents as a case study of US biotech start-up.