HBSP (USA)
-
Building an Integrated Biopharma Company: Crucell (A)
Hamermesh, Richard G.; Van Der Steen, Marianne; Harmeling, Susan S.Case HBS-815085-EEntrepreneurshipBy 2009, Crucell had become the largest biopharma company in the Netherlands and a symbol of national pride. The case traces the evolution of the company from a University spin-off into a fully-integrated company. Crucell's success, particularly in the vaccine space, had begun to attract the attention of much larger pharmaceutical companies. While there was much appeal to working with these companies, these relationships could also challenge Cruc...Starting at €8.20
-
Building an Integrated Biopharma Company: Crucell (B)
Hamermesh, Richard G.; Van Der Steen, Marianne; Harmeling, Susan S.Case HBS-815086-EEntrepreneurshipThe Crucell (B) case updates events at Crucell since 2009. In September, 2009, Johnson & Johnson acquired 18% of Crucell for $400 million. This investment was part of a business development deal. Subsequently, in 2012, Johnson & Johnson acquired Crucell for $2.8 billion.Starting at €5.74
-
Werner von Siemens and the Electric Telegraph
Jones, Geoffrey G.; Siemens, Bjoern vonCase HBS-811004-EEntrepreneurshipThis case describes the nineteenth century founding by Werner Siemens of the Siemens electrical business in Germany. Werner's dual role as inventor and entrepreneur is explored as he created one of the world's first multinational enterprises, whose growth initially rested on its pioneering role in the new telegraph industry. Werner sent his brothers to open businesses in Great Britain and Russia, and the case explores the advantages and disadvant...Starting at €8.20