Technology Transfer at Malaysia: Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Industry

摘要

Transfer of technology is the key element for the industrialization and economic development of the countries. Indeed, today, the transfer of manufacturing technology has become an important part of the international business strategy of firms. According to Schmidt and Uydess [1] pharmaceutical manufacturers are transferring more technology now compared to the last decade. Recent survey conducted by Tunnell Consulting, looking at the technology transfer practices of executives at 10 global pharmaceutical companies, the study found that most of companies undertake more than 10 technology transfer per year – whether from development to commercial manufacturing or from one manufacturing site to another. The aims of the research is to identify the factor that will influence the technology transfer process in pharmaceutical manufacturing industry and provide the better understanding for pharmaceutical process validation at Malaysia. Respondents for this research included Manager, Engineer, Technician, Machine Operator and Supportive Staff at pharmaceutical manufacturing industry. This paper is considered as in progress status. Therefore it will explore and explain the concept of technology transfer and the factors that will influence the process.