Big pharma is the sandbox for MBA’s to play in, they make big money as consultants telling lame executives how to run their businesses.
Pharma leadership, being devoid of creative thought and and stuck at the tiet of these consultants, simply continues to follow their guidance and pay them millions. Its really kind of funny unless u are adversely impacted. These guys are the product of perverse academia that thrives in theory and fails in reality.
They will squeeze mother Merck for every dime they can, continue to advise downsizing as their matrix determines oncology is the cash cow. Once that reaches maturity, Merck will become Sears.
I dont care anymore, Im retired and cashed out my pension.