Life Science Management (eBook)

The COVID-19 pandemic has reminded us of how important the life science industry is, and compels us to find efficient management methods specific to the industry. Pharmaceuticals, drug and vaccine development labs, R&D labs, medical instrumentation, and tech companies, hygiene supply companies, medical distribution chains, all form an integral part of this industry. At the interface of scientific research, technology, innovation and management and embedded in regulatory and legal frameworks, life science management is still an under-researched field of practice and science. This edited volume addresses this research gap and offers a wide range of practical and theoretical contributions that provide insights into one of the most exciting industries. The book is primarily directed at practitioners and decision makers in the life science industry. Students and professionals of life science management at all levels as well as policy makers will find valuable insights and inspiration for their daily work and career development.

Avo Schönbohm is Professor for Business Administration at the Berlin School of Economics and Law / HWR Berlin (Germany) since 2010. His international research expertise lies in the areas of (strategic) performance management, enterprise gamification and digital transformation. He has authored more than 50 publications. International teaching assignments in Vietnam, Poland, France and Switzerland have enriched his teaching style and academic horizon. Prior to joining the HWR Berlin, Avo held various international roles in the machine tool industry, ending his pre-academic career as Vice President Strategic Planning at Voith Paper GmbH with 2bn € sales in 2010. With LUDEO he created a business agency in 2016 to bring game thinking into business life and thus enhance behaviour and performance of organisations in a variety of industries.