South Korean pharma and biotech companies are opting to spin off certain businesses and set up new subsidiaries to speed up R&D progress and tap funding opportunities. The move, which has become more visible in the past few years is in line with global biopharma trends, although the reasons may vary.
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South Korean companies are adopting a “select and focus” strategy to gain flexibility and speed in progressing R&D.
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