Examining the conditions for signing a strategic alliance contract: a confgurational approach to the biotechnology sector

The article analyzes the preconditions for the formation of strategic alliances in the biotechnology sector, focusing on the moment from the decision to form an alliance to the signing of the contract. Using qualitative comparative analysis of 69 companies in the Spanish biotechnology sector, variou...

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Authors: Carvajal Camperos, Marisol, Almodóvar Martinez, Paloma, Danvila-del Valle, Ignacio
Format: article
Publication Date:2023
Country:España
Institution:Universidad Rey Juan Carlos
Repository:BURJC-Digital. Repositorio Institucional de la Universidad Rey Juan Carlos
OAI Identifier:oai:burjcdigital.urjc.es:10115/30351
Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/10115/30351
Access Level:Open access
Keyword:Strategic alliances
Biotechnology sector
Pre-alliance phase
Contract signature
Qualitative comparative analysis
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Summary:The article analyzes the preconditions for the formation of strategic alliances in the biotechnology sector, focusing on the moment from the decision to form an alliance to the signing of the contract. Using qualitative comparative analysis of 69 companies in the Spanish biotechnology sector, various scenarios are identified that can lead to the signing or cancellation of strategic alliance contracts. The study highlights the relevance of economic resources, previous experience in alliances and equitable contractual terms as key factors that influence the successful formation of these alliances, providing both theoretical and practical insights on the strategic management of alliances in biotechnology.