Robert ThonginSciTechStrategyNew chapter in my careerApologies for the radio silence over the past 18 months. My work life took an interesting turn and I’ve been swamped ever since setting up…May 22, 2022May 22, 2022
Robert ThonginSciTechStrategyAnnouncing My New Book for StartupsAt long last, I have now started serious work on my new book for startups: The Bioscience Startup Journey. Two chapters are already…May 29, 2020May 29, 2020
Robert ThonginSciTechStrategyBioscience and Healthcare Megatrends that Startups Cannot IgnoreDoes your startup concept ride a megatrend? When evaluating a bioscience startup, my first filter is often whether that aspiring business…Mar 26, 2020Mar 26, 2020
Robert ThonginSciTechStrategyTwo Common Business Model MisconceptionsThis blog post highlights two common misconceptions that bioscience startups often have with respect to their new venture’s business…Jan 31, 2020Jan 31, 2020
Robert ThonginSciTechStrategyBusiness Models for a Young BiotechWhat’s my business model? Who do I partner with? How do I scale up? These are typical strategic questions a young biotech will regularly…Feb 24, 2018Feb 24, 2018
Robert ThonginSciTechStrategy3 Drug Development Principles for Smart SMEsI was inspired to post this article after someone said to me, “The drug development skills learnt in big pharma translate naturally to the…Oct 12, 2016Oct 12, 2016
Robert ThonginSciTechStrategyTo Be or Not To Be a Virtual BiotechMany new biotechs start off as virtual companies. But at each stage of development, you always end up asking whether you should stay…Jul 15, 2016Jul 15, 2016
Robert ThonginSciTechStrategyIs Big Always Best?Many research-stage biotechs and other small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) prioritize partnerships with Big Partners or in Big…Jun 24, 2016Jun 24, 2016
Robert ThonginSciTechStrategyLessons from Leicester City’s success for Bioscience SMEsAs the 2015–16 English Premier League football season ends, I reflect on the lessons that smaller/medium sized enterprises (SMEs) can…May 13, 2016May 13, 2016
Robert ThonginSciTechStrategyConference Impressions from Strategic Alliance Management for Pharma 2016Earlier this week, I spent three stimulating days at the 6th annual Strategic Alliance Management for Pharma conference in Barcelona from…Apr 22, 20161Apr 22, 20161
