Insights on Biopharma Success and Innovation - Tim Glennon

Life Science Success

Scaling Innovations in Life Sciences: An Interview with Tim Glennon | Life Science Success In this episode of Life Science Success, host Don interviews Tim Glennon, the principal owner of Illumination Strategy Group. With more than 26 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, Tim shares his journey, starting from his early career at Bayer to leadership roles at Teva and other companies. The discussion covers the importance of strategic commercial planning for pre-IPO biopharma companies, the role of commercial involvement from the pre-IND stage, and how smaller companies can effectively scale their innovations. Tim also touches on his motivations for founding Illumination Strategy Group, the impactful trends in the pharmaceutical industry, and the significance of AI in drug development. Additionally, leadership advice, ongoing learning, and the excitement of new challenges are explored in this insightful conversation. 00:00 Introduction to Life Science Success Podcast 00:42 Sponsor Message from D3 Digital Media Marketing 01:24 Guest Introduction: Tim Glennon 01:55 Tim Glennon's Career Journey 04:08 Insights on Working in Big Pharma vs. Small Pharma 09:07 Founding Illumination Strategy Group 14:34 The Importance of Commercial Strategy 16:55 Challenges and Opportunities in Biopharma 35:42 Leadership and Personal Growth 43:00 Conclusion and Final Thoughts