04.05.2011

BTS' Dr. Dirk Van Meirvenne on Functional Growth

Clear Vision - Bayer Technology Services (BTS) supports the Bayer subgroups and external customers with the development of production processes and products as well as with the planning, construction and optimization of plants. The Leverkusen-based technology service provider, which posted sales of roughly €380 million in 2009 and has some 2,600 employees worldwide, has been expanding its presence in growth markets in recent years and now boasts 22 offices in 10 countries. more29.09.2010

Here To Stay

A Challenging Business - The medicines supplied to patients are the final result of a very lengthy process (commonly about 10 years) and a huge investment both in monetary terms (exceeding $1 billion) and in staff effort (a drug project of decent size will easily involve hundreds of experts covering various scientific, technological and clinical areas). In spite of the resources available to at least the major pharmaceutical companies including all the experience and knowledge, the business continues to be haunted by a very low success rate. more