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Idea Pathways LLC

The Thriving Biopharma Business
How to Unlock Value and Drive Success in Biotech and Pharma
By Alain Eudaric and Jean-Noël Pellegrin

Expected Release Date: October 2, 2025.

Reviews

"A practical, straight-to-the-point guide for biotech leaders. It covers everything from valuation to partnerships—knowledge you don’t learn in a lab."
Adrien Châtillon, CEO and Serial Entrepreneur in Neuroscience

"Congratulations on this book — a rare and insightful work that demystifies business development / mergers & acquisitions in biopharma."
Loïc Gonnet, Global Head of Mergers & Acquisitions at Sanofi

"A well-rounded and insightful book that covers key aspects of the biopharma industry. A great resource for both experienced professionals and those just starting out."
Naji Gehchan, MD, MBA, Chief Medical & Development Officer I Former Head of Global Development at Eli Lilly.

Book Overview

In today’s fiercely innovative and complex biopharmaceutical industry, successfully managing a pharmaceutical or biotech company from concept to patients requires exceptional strategic, leadership, and managerial abilities. This book is a definitive reference that uniquely integrates critical business, strategy, finance, M&A, regulatory, and intellectual property concepts.

Bringing new therapies to market is both a sought-after experience and a distinguished accomplishment. A biopharma leadership team that is able to master the critical levers covered in this book will drive unparalleled value creation through tremendous competitive advantage in the industry. Chapter by chapter, you'll delve into innovation, valuation, intellectual property, strategy, financing, pitching, transactions, contracts, and regulatory affairs. Through numerous case examples and concepts, you’ll learn practical avenues to avoid pitfalls, drive value creation and navigate the intricate world of the biopharma industry.

This book equips decision-makers, founders, investors, and industry professionals with frameworks, illustrations, and actionable ideas, enabling them to tackle the strategic and managerial challenges inherent in the evolution of a biopharma company. Elevate your strategic decisions, unlock new opportunities, and lead your company to success with this indispensable resource.