Strategic organization of emerging collaborative partnerships: Evidence from drug discovery

Publication Type

Conference Proceeding Article

Publication Date

8-2015

Abstract

Based on field observation and interviews, we identify four archetypes of collaborative partnerships between public and private organizations in science-based industries (i.e., bio-pharmaceuticals and biotechnology). The four archetypes are transactional, hierarchical, targeted philanthropy communities, and hybrid partnerships. The first two types emphasize transacting patents while the latter two types emphasize proof-of-concepts. We develop a conceptual framework, in terms of governance of intellectual property, coordination of collaborative work, and tolerance of risks for product failure, to postulate the productivity of breakthrough products and sustainability among these four archetypes. We contribute to strategic management and organization of these emerging (and experimental) partnerships as well as to better understanding their internal collaborative efforts.

Keywords

biomedical breakthroughs, collaborative partnership, emerging organisational forms

Discipline

Strategic Management Policy | Technology and Innovation

Research Areas

Strategy and Organisation

Publication

Academy of Management Proceedings: 75th Annual Meeting 2016, August 9-11, Vancouver

Identifier

10.5465/AMBPP.2015.16751abstract

Publisher

Academy of Management

City or Country

Briarcliff Manor, NY

Additional URL

https://doi.org/10.5465/AMBPP.2015.16751abstract

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