Drug Development 2nd Edition Author:Charles E. Hamner The purpose of this monograph is to provide an invaluable resource to all those involved in pharmaceutical and biotechnology product development who are actively seeking advice and guidelines for practical management. This updated edition provides important new chapters on information management, biological products, and starting up companies ... more »in the biotechnology industry. This comprehensive work covers product development from drug design and selection of potential products to conducting clinical studies. It also discusses the planning process, implementation of a plan utilizing program coordination, and the critical success factors in managing drug development. Final chapters in this volume review the emerging biotechnology industry and global consideration in the development of pharmaceuticals. This up-to-date book is of continuing interest to those involved with the pharmaceutical industry, legal firms, and business consulting firms.« less