When Competitors Collaborate, Who Wins? We All Do
BU Today: Were you surprised by the two companies’ agreement? Rena Conti: No. International demand for this COVID vaccine far outstrips supply. Merck is the long-standing world leader in vaccine manufacturing. They have the scientific, regulatory, and manufacturing expertise to make this vaccine for the world. It is a terrific partnership between two industry giants. BU Today: Merck made a previous collaboration with Pfizer, correct? Rena Conti: Yes. Pfizer has the knowledge to make adenovirus-based vaccines and the manufacturing capacity to meet worldwide demand. What we can infer is that ...
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