The Human Factor in Modern Biotechnology Start-Ups: Why Experienced Drug Development Professionals Should Be Considered as Important as the Science Itself

The traditional perception that scientific innovation alone determines the success of biotechnology start-ups is increasingly challenged by the growing complexity of modern drug development. While breakthrough science remains essential, the ability to efficiently transform a scientific concept into a clinically and regulatorily credible asset has become equally—if not more—dependent on the experience and execution capabilities of the development team.