Published Framework
Dr. Kurr co-authored "Kooperationsmanagement: Systematische Vorbereitung – Gezielter Auf- und Ausbau – Entscheidende Erfolgsfaktoren" (Carl Hanser Verlag, 2005) with Prof. Günther Schuh and Prof. Thomas Friedli. The book delivers a step-by-step guide for building successful inter-company cooperations - covering systematic preparation, targeted development, and the critical success factors that determine whether partnerships thrive or fail.
Academic Research
Dr. Kurr's doctoral dissertation at the University of St. Gallen - "Collaboration management in the developing and manufacturing supplier industry: from strategy development to operations" - provided the theoretical foundation for his practical work. His research identified the success factors that distinguish high-performing cooperations from those that stagnate, contributing to the academic field through publications in the International Journal of Services and Operations Management and SATW-Bulletin.
Strategic Partnerships in Practice
At Boehringer Ingelheim, Dr. Kurr orchestrated the strategic partnership with Indegene for go-to-market transformation and established an AI and Data Science fellowship partnership with Eberhard Karls Universität Tübingen. At Novartis, he managed cross-functional service partnerships spanning Basel, Milan, and Nuremberg. His work consistently demonstrates that successful cooperation requires more than a signed contract - it demands structured governance, aligned incentives, and continuous relationship management.