Able Quote by Clayton Christensen
“In most instances, biotechnology, though a radically different approach, is a sustaining technology: It's a dramatically improved way of targeting problems that we hadn't been able to solve with the conventional approach of mainstream pharmaceutical companies.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Disruptive Innovation Lecture, 2014
Biotechnology offers a fundamentally new method to solve problems unsolvable by traditional pharma, acting as a sustaining technology.
In simple terms: Biotech solves problems old drugs can't.
Key Takeaway
Embrace biotech for breakthrough solutions.
Themes
innovation
technology
pharma
Mood
optimistic
analytical
Type
strategic
inspirational
When to use this quote
- drug development
- medical research
- healthcare strategy
Key Concepts
disruptive innovation
sustaining technology
Questions to Reflect On
- How can firms integrate biotech without losing focus?
- What risks accompany rapid biotech adoption?
A Different Perspective
Biotech may face regulatory and cost barriers.
