NETW583 Week 5 Case Analysis - Chapter 8 - Ending HIV Latest 2018 May

Case Analysis 3 - Ending HIV? Sangamo Biosciences and the Gene Editing (40 pts)

Please answer the following questions:

1. What were the pros and cons of Sangamo pursuing its gene editing programs alone versus working with a partner?
2. Does the HIV program offer any special opportunities or challenges?
3. What do you think Sangamo should do regarding the HIV program? Should it license the technology to a larger pharmaceutical? Should it form a joint venture with another biotech or pharma company? If so, who?
4. Importantly, apply as many of the COs (Course Objectives) as you can to the case. These are given for reference below.

Your Case should be at least 3 pages (at least 800 words), double spaced, have at least four (4) references using APA format (you may use one or two references cited from the case but you should have at least two additional unique reference from your own research) , and typed in an easy-to-read font (Times New Roman 12 font recommended) in MS Word (no pdfs or rtfs or non standard formats). Please include a cover sheet with your full name, the case name, our course number (NETW583), and the date you submit.

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Course Objectives:

CO A - Given a company situation be able to describe the industry dynamics of technological innovation.

CO B - Given a company situation be able to determine whether and how to protect its technological innovations.

CO C - Given an organizational and industry context, identify the core technological competencies of the organization

CO D - Given an organizational context, develop a plan to increase the innovative capabilities of the organization both through collaboration strategies and internal innovation.

CO E - Given information about a company's industry, and organization, formulate a technological innovation strategy through its new product development strategy.

CO F - Given an organizational and industry context, identify and suggest a deployment strategy that will facilitate the success of a technologically driven organization