Financial risk is always associated with drug discovery…
“Financial risk is always associated with drug discovery. But the benefit that a blockbuster drug can bring to the business can be phenomenal if you can take that risk.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Pharma Leadership Forum, 2022
Investing in drug discovery is risky, but the payoff of a successful blockbuster can be huge.
In simple terms: High risk can lead to high reward in pharma.
Balance risk with potential impact.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- R&D budgeting
- portfolio management
- startup funding
- clinical trials
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What criteria determine acceptable risk?
- How do you mitigate potential failures?
Risk can also lead to massive financial loss and ethical concerns.