AGIL Analysis of Biotech Companies

Centocor Inc, A Johnson & Johnson Company- Centocor utilizes cutting-edge knowledge in biotechnology to discover and develop innovative large and small molecule medicines. Centocor has a leadership position in monoclonal antibody technology. The company creates, acquires and markets unique biopharmaceutical therapies to aid patients in need. Centocor's innovative products focus on the management of three major disease areas; cardiovascular, immunologic disorders and cancer.

AGIL Analysis - Centocor

Integration

More emphasis on Direct Sales and Marketing

Low Cost Production

Targeted Markets and Products

Harmonization of processes and systems across all sites and R&D/Manufacturing

Take advantage of the Johnson and Johnson umbrella to achieve goals

Latent Values

Employees (Johnson & Johnson Credo)

Relationships with Customers/End Users (Doctors/Nurses) - (Johnson & Johnson Credo)

Compliance/Regulatory Profile with FDA and International Regulatory Agencies

Delivering Value to Customers

Goal Attainment

$4 Billion in Sales

Penetration; Gain Market Share

Customer Awareness

Cost Differentiation

Adaptation

Maintain capacity to meet anticipated demand for Rheumatoid Arthritis product, Remicade

Low Cost Strategy

Competitive Marketplace

Competitor Reactions

Capacity for Anticipated Demands

Crowds waiting for Johnson in N.Y. (LOC)

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