Focusing R&D In The Age Of Speed: An Interview With Bristol-Myers Squibb CSO Francis Cuss
Executive Summary
Since being promoted to chief scientific officer of Bristol-Myers Squibb, effective July 2013, company veteran Francis Cuss says he has aimed for continuity while staying flexible to respond to breaking science. In an interview at the J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference in January, he explains the company’s thinking when it comes to focusing on particular disease areas with the highest unmet need and potential for speedy development.
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