The Global Pharmaceutical Industry: Economic Structure, Government Regulation, and History - Hardcover

by Hank Laskey (Author)

This book uniquely combines the study of business and economics with the study of medicine, science, and technology-all within a regulatory framework-and provides the reader with a broad perspective necessary to understand the multifaceted global pharmaceutical industry. It provides a solid introduction for anyone who desires to enter or excel within the industry today yet also provides a fascinating historical perspective for those interested in economics and business development on a global scale.

Author Biography

Hank A Laskey, PhD holds a Bachelors degree in Chemistry and a Masters degree in Management, both from Clemson University and a Doctorate in Marketing from the University of Georgia. He was the Director of the MBA program in Pharmaceutical and Chemical Studies at Fairleigh Dickenson University prior to leaving academia to pursue business interests in 2004. During the next ten years, he was involved in the start up of four companies in the field of pharmaceuticals and biotechnology. He has been an invited speaker for major companies within the industry and also at numerous industry conferences. Dr. Laskey has taught specialized courses for Bayer, Johnson & Johnson and Schering-Plough. He brings a broad-based perspective on the pharmaceutical industry from both academia and the private sector.