Heterogeneity in learning processes and the evolution of dynamic managerial capabilities as a response of emergence of biosimilar market: evidence from the Indian pharmaceutical industry

Kale, Dinar and Huzair, Farah (2017). Heterogeneity in learning processes and the evolution of dynamic managerial capabilities as a response of emergence of biosimilar market: evidence from the Indian pharmaceutical industry. Technology Analysis and Strategic Management, 29(3) pp. 300–312.

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DOI (Digital Object Identifier) Link:	https://doi.org/10.1080/09537325.2016.1276283
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Abstract

This paper examines heterogeneity in the response of Indian firms to the emergence of a new segment in the pharmaceutical generics market – biosimilars. The necessary diversity of the knowledge base and regulatory requirements underlying biosmilar products have created significant technological capability and market access challenges for Indian firms. This is but the latest development which adds to an existing catalogue of challenges including the decline of the traditional generics markets, regulatory hurdles in advanced country markets and failures in managing new drug development. Using case studies of three Indian firms we show that dynamic managerial capability is a key driver of heterogeneity in learning processes involved in acquisition of technological capabilities for biosimilars and market access strategies. It further highlights the important role of pre-existing capabilities in enabling and constraining the development of new biosimilar capabilities.

Item Type:	Journal Item
Copyright Holders:	2017 Informa UK Limited, trading as Taylor & Francis Group
ISSN:	1465-3990
Keywords:	India; dynamic capabilities; pharmaceutical industry; heterogeneity
Academic Unit/School:	Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (FASS) > Politics, Philosophy, Economics, Development, Geography Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (FASS) Faculty of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) > Engineering and Innovation Faculty of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)
Interdisciplinary Research Centre:	Innovation, Knowledge & Development research centre (IKD) International Development & Inclusive Innovation
Item ID:	48633
Depositing User:	Dinar Kale
Date Deposited:	17 Feb 2017 11:15
Last Modified:	21 Apr 2017 04:32
URI:	http://oro.open.ac.uk/id/eprint/48633
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