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Spark Therapeutics: Pioneering Gene Therapy

By: Robert F. Higgins and Tina Liu
  • Format:Print
  • | Language:English
  • | Pages:27
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Abstract

Spark Therapeutics is a pioneering gene therapy startup. It was spun out of The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP). The company had taken with it much of the intellectual property and talent that CHOP had developed. The company is considering an initial public offering. In addition, several large pharma companies have expressed interest in partnering with Spark to develop its hemophilia B program. Also, the company is working with the FDA on a potential change to its protocol. The CEO is preparing for a board meeting, and he is contemplating the best path to deal with these challenges and opportunities.

Keywords

Health Care and Treatment; Innovation and Invention; Business Startups; Opportunities; Problems and Challenges; Strategy

Citation

Higgins, Robert F., and Tina Liu. "Spark Therapeutics: Pioneering Gene Therapy." Harvard Business School Case 818-059, January 2018.
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