Antonio Garzon Vico

Dr. Antonio Garzon Vico serves as an Assistant Professor in the School of Biomolecular and Biomedical Science at University College Dublin, where he bridges business principles with biotechnology innovation. His interdisciplinary background combines philosophy, business, and scientific research to address critical challenges in how science-based organizations operate and succeed.

Education:

• BA from University of Granada, Spain
• M Litt from University College Dublin
• PhD from University College Dublin

His research focuses on three interconnected domains: Organizational Learning in drug development contexts, examining how firms learn from both failure and success experiences; Cognitive Biases affecting science-based entrepreneurs; and Absorptive Capacity, investigating how individual knowledge absorption translates to organizational capability. This research portfolio demonstrates sophisticated integration of psychological, organizational, and industry-specific factors within the biotech sector.

Analysis of his publication record reveals consistent thematic focus across nearly a decade of scholarly work, with particular emphasis on learning mechanisms in pharmaceutical development. His research shows evolution from examining basic experience-performance relationships to more nuanced investigations of cognitive factors like overconfidence and escalation of commitment in product development contexts. The methodological approach spans large-scale pharmaceutical industry datasets and theoretical model building, with publications appearing in top management journals including Journal of Product Innovation Management and Academy of Management Proceedings.

Professional Recognition:

• Academy of Management Conference Best Paper Award (2016) for 'Task Experience, Past Experience Diversity and R&D Performance'

Dr. Garzon Vico actively advises science-based startups on business planning and organizational behavior while maintaining robust teaching responsibilities. His educational approach emphasizes practical application, with students developing business plans for real science-based startups. He has coordinated multiple modules including 'Business Plan for Science Enterprise,' 'Feasibility and Business Plan,' and 'Organizational Behavior' across numerous academic years from 2017 to 2025, demonstrating sustained commitment to business education for science students.