Merck & Co: Blockbuster Drugs

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Show Notes

(00:00:00) Welcome to Business Breakdowns

(00:05:50) History and Evolution of Merck

(00:08:32) Merck's Blockbuster Era and Challenges

(00:10:51) Understanding the Pharma Industry

(00:15:32) Merck's Current Business and Financials

(00:20:48) Patent Protection and R&D Strategies

(00:35:00) Checkpoint Inhibitors: A Breakthrough in Cancer Treatment

(00:35:54) The Rise of Keytruda: From Trials to Triumph

(00:37:56) Keytruda's Expanding Indications and Market Impact

(00:39:56) Understanding Cancer Therapy Lines

(00:42:09) Keytruda's Competitive Landscape and Future Challenges

(00:46:33) Merck's Strategy for Post-Patent Success

(00:57:41) Leadership and Organizational Structure at Merck

(01:04:01) Lessons from breaking down Merck