Perlegen Sciences

As a biotech start-up companies involved in the study of human genomes, Perlegen requires an organization to develop promoted by a group of highly skilled professionals from both the science and technology innovation and teamwork. Perlegen CEO Brad Margus had Perlegen from shrimp processing business came after learning that two of his three sons had been diagnosed with a rare genetic disease. A Harvard MBA and self-trained geneticist, Margus looked forward to the opportunity to … Read more »

As a biotech start-up companies involved in the study of human genomes, Perlegen requires an organization to develop promoted by a group of highly skilled professionals from both the science and technology innovation and teamwork. Perlegen CEO Brad Margus had Perlegen from shrimp processing business came after learning that two of his three sons had been diagnosed with a rare genetic disease. A Harvard MBA and self-trained geneticist, Margus looked forward to the opportunity to devote himself to scientific mission Perlegen. During his first nine months in office, Margus had hired a number of junior and mid-level employees, now it was time to fill the Senior Management Team. Rent Margus first board was Greg Brandeau, the former vice president of computer operations at Pixar Animation Studios, who signed on to be CEO of Perlegen. Brand eau faced a number of challenges, as in the Perlegen organization, including the fact that it integrates a scientific background was lacking, had already set his two direct reports, and he would the third leg of a tight, two-person senior his management team already in place.
«Hide

from
Linda A. Hill,
Nicole Tempest
Source: Harvard Business School
24 pages.
Publication Date: Oct 22, 2001. Prod #: 402026-PDF-ENG
Perlegen Sciences HBR case solution